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Parts of the Eye - National Eye Institute | National Eye ...
www.nei.nih.govVitreous gel: The vitreous gel is a transparent, colorless mass that fills the rear two-thirds of the eyeball, between the lens and the retina. Retina Macula Optic Nerve Vitreous Gel I ris Cornea Pupil Lens Glaucoma can take your sight away. Keep Vision in Your Future. National
HEALTH & WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR - National …
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Cataract What You Should Know - National Eye Institute
www.nei.nih.govYou and your eye care professional can make this decision together. Once you understand the benefits and risks of surgery, you can make an informed decision about whether cataract surgery is right for you. In most cases, delaying cataract surgery will not cause long-term damage to your eye or make the surgery more difficult.
Diabetic Retinopathy - National Eye Institute
www.nei.nih.govDiabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes and a leading cause of blindness. It occurs when diabetes damages the tiny blood vessels inside the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. (See diagram below.) A healthy retina is necessary for good vision. If you have diabetic retinopathy, at first you may notice no changes
Las Cataratas - National Eye Institute
www.nei.nih.govLa catarata se detecta a través de un examen completo de los ojos que incluye: • Prueba de agudeza visual. En esta prueba se usa una tabla optométrica para medir su vista a diferentes distancias. • Examen con dilatación de las pupilas. Para dilatar o agrandar las pupilas, el oculista le pone unas gotas en los ojos.
Eye Anatomy Handout - National Eye Institute
www.nei.nih.govTitle: Eye Anatomy Handout Author: National Eye Institute , National Eye Health Education Program Subject: Diabetes and Healthy Eyes Toolkit and Website Keywords: Eye anatomy, eye diagram, cornea, iris, lens, macula, optic nerve, pupil, retina, vitrous gel, diabetic eye disease. Created Date: 6/27/2012 11:57:40 AM