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what is macular degeneration?
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A deterioration of the macula, the area of central vision
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What are some manifestations of macular degeneration?
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blurred vision and distortion
decrease in central vision |
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What is cataracts?
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A cataract is an opacity of the lens that distorts the image projected onto the retina and that can progress to blindness.
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What is glaucoma?
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Glaucoma is a group of ocular diseases resulting in increased intraocular pressure
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What is normal intraocular pressure?
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10 to 21 mmHg
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What part of the eye does glaucoma damage?
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the optic nerve
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What medications should a patient with glaucoma avoid?
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anticholinergic meds
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What is retinal detachment?
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Detachment or separation of the retina from the epithelium
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Clinical manifestations of retinal detachment?
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flashes of light, floaters, black spots, blurred vision, curtain being drawn over the eye, loss of portion of vision field
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What is hyphema?
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Presence of blood in the anterior chamber that occurs as a result of an injury
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