Anatomy

Nearsightedness causes objects at a distance to appear blurred.

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Farsightedness occurs when the eye cannot focus properly on nearby objects.

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It is estimated that 10% of elderly develop macular degeneration.

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Glaucoma accounts for 15% of the cases of blindness in America.

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Glaucoma occurs in 30% of adults over the age of 40.

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Glaucoma can be readily diagnosed and treated with medication and surgery.

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While the exact cause of cataracts is NOT known, it has been shown that decreased exposure to ...

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RK and LASIK are types of refractive eye surgery.

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Trachoma can cause corneal damage and impair vision.

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Conjunctivitis can be caused by onions.

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Much of the sense of taste is related to the sense of smell.

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Another name for "ringing in the ear" is otitis.

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The "white" of the eye is the sclera.

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The ear's only function is hearing.

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Glaucoma only occurs after age 60.

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Labyrinthitis can cause tinnitus, which is a feeling of dizziness or whirling in space.

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The three bones of the inner ear are the malleus, incus, and stapes.

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Vitreous humor is found in the posterior chamber of the eye.

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Rhinitis develops in response to the body's release of histamine.

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The anvil, or incus, is attached to the hammer.

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Mastoiditis can potentially lead to brain infections.

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Macular degeneration affects only the peripheral vision.

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Nyctalopia is far-sightedness.

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Untreated cataracts can lead to death.

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Brain damage among many other things can cause deafness.

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