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  • Diabetic Eye Disease

    Poorly managed diabetes can cause several diabetic eye diseases—including diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema, cataracts and glaucoma. Learn about symptoms and treatment.

  • Retinal Detachment

    Retinal detachment occurs when the thin layer of tissue at the back of the eye (the retina) pulls away, causing blurry vision. Learn about symptoms and treatment.

  • Macular Degeneration

    Macular degeneration is a condition that causes damage to the retina and leads to blurred vision. Learn about symptoms and treatment.

  • Orbital Tumors

    Orbital tumors are abnormal growths of tissue within the orbit (the eye socket). The tumors, which can be noncancerous or cancerous, may begin from any of the tissues within the orbit, including nerves, blood vessels, connective tissues, and bones.

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