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How Smoking Affects Your Risk of Common Eye Diseases
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Substances in tobacco smoke are a recipe for disaster when it comes to your eyes. Keep reading to learn more about how smoking affects your vision. If you are a smoker, you are probably well aware that your habit increases your risk of lung disease and heart disease. Did you know that smoking also leaves […]
Read MoreMacular Holes: Learn the Risk Factors, Early Symptoms, and Treatment
Posted by: Cape Fear Retina in Blog
Macular holes are relatively rare, and only about 8 out of every 100,000 people will develop one in their lifetime. However, everyone needs to learn about them because they can lead to loss of vision if left untreated, and treatment is relatively quick and easy. In addition, the earlier macular holes are treated, the greater […]
Read MoreKeeping Your Eyes Healthy When You Have Diabetes
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Diabetes can wreak havoc on your eyes as well as affect your overall health. If you’re not careful, you might begin to notice your vision deteriorating because of the condition. However, just because you have diabetes doesn’t mean that you have to suffer from eye and vision problems. Diabetes can wreak havoc on your eyes […]
Read MoreSuspect You Have Retinal Detachment? Warning Signs And Symptoms You Can’t Ignore
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If you are nearsighted, have diabetes, have a family history of the issue, or experience trauma to your eye, you may be at an increased risk for retinal detachments. Read more here. Retinal detachments occur when the retina is separated from its supporting layers. Comprised of cells and nerve fibers that make up the back […]
Read MoreNot Only Older Adults Get Macular Degeneration
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Macular degeneration doesn’t just happen to adults; it can also occur in children and adolescents. Recognize the early signs and symptoms of this disease. While people normally think of age-related macular degeneration when they hear about retinal disorders involving the macula, children, adolescents and young adults can suffer similar central vision loss. Central vision loss […]
Read MoreDiabetic Retinopathy: How Can Your Out-Of-Control High Blood Sugar Cause It?
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Here are very important facts about diabetic retinopathy, how it affects your eyes, and what you can do to treat it. If your blood sugar levels stay out of control, it can affect your vision over time. One of the conditions you could potentially have right now is diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy is a serious […]
Read MoreMyodesopsia: Why Do You See Strange, Floating Objects Every Time You Wake Up?
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If you see floating objects every time you wake up in the morning, it might be due to an eye condition called myodesopsia. Myodesopsia often occurs during the aging process and is usually harmless. But if you suddenly see a large number of floating objects accompanied by flashing lights, your condition could be serious. Seeing […]
Read MoreNew Treatment Could Help Relieve Progression of Diabetic Retinopathy
Posted by: Cape Fear Retina in Blog
If you’re struggling with diabetic retinopathy, Cape Fear Retinal Associates in Wilmington explains that a new treatment could help relieve progression. People with diabetes live with the risk of vision loss caused by diabetic retinopathy . This condition arises from blood vessel damage or overgrowth caused by uncontrolled blood sugar. Current treatments include regular injections […]
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