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Posterior Capsular Opacification
Posterior capsular opacification (PCO), also known as 'after-cataract', occurs in about 20-25% of patients after cataract surgery.
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Retinal Detachment
A retinal detachment refers to when the retina separates from the retinal pigment epithelium.
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Retinal Breaks (Hole vs Tear)
A retinal break is usually caused by pulling forced between the vitreous humor gel and the retina.
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Retinoschisis
Retinoschisis is a condition where the layers of the retina start to separate from each other.
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Lattice and Snail Track Degeneration
Lattice and snail track degenerations are like stretch marks on the retina.
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Cystic and Zonular Tufts
A retinal tuft is an abnormality present at birth (congenital) that is often in one of two main forms.
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Posterior Vitreous Detachment
A posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) refers to the separation of the vitreous humor from the retina.
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Retinal Artery Occlusion
A retinal artery occlusion occurs when one of the arteries that extends into the eye is blocked.
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Central Serous Retinopathy
CSR represents a condition where a large area of swelling occurs under the macula of one eye.
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Solar Retinopathy
Solar retinopathy occurs when photoreceptors absorb intense solar radiation (light from the sun) and burst.
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Vitreomacular Traction
VMT occurs when the gel is still attached to the retina but is in the process of pulling away.
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Retinal Vein Occlusion
A retinal vein occlusion occurs when one of the veins that extends into the eye is blocked.
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Macular Hole
A macular hole is a fairly common cause of central vision loss and occurs due to the pulling forces of the vitreous gel on the fovea.
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Epiretinal Membrane
An epiretinal membrane (ERM) is formed due to an event that causes the dislocation of glial cells.
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Valsalva Retinopathy
Valsalva retinopathy occurs when the pressure build up is so great that it pops a blood vessel on or inside the retina.
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Exotropia
Exotropia is a type of strabismus (eye turn) where one eye is seen wandering outwards but all of the eye muscles still maintain full motion.
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Esotropia
Esotropia is a type of strabismus (eye turn) where one eye is seen crossing inwards but all of the eye muscles still have full motion.
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Accommodative Insufficiency
Accommodative insufficiency refers to the inability of the ciliary body to constrict resulting in blurred vision.
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Convergence Insufficiency
Convergence insufficiency is a condition whereby the eyes cannot converge to see a near target.
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Amblyopia
Amblyopia refers to a condition where the vision is sub-optimal despite a healthy eye.
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