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What causes lesions to form within the eyelid?

There's pain and swelling in my eyelid, and it started last night. This morning it's even worse, so I pulled back my eyelid and saw what looks like a lesion inside. What could...
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How common is retinoschisis?

My son (he's an adult, 40 years old) has been diagnosed with retinoschisis and he wasn't experiencing any symptoms before his diagnosis. Is this a common retina disorder?
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Can LASIK be used to change iris color?

I wear color-changing contact lenses for my job, but they scratch and irritate my eyes when I wear them for extended periods of time. Is it possible to change your eye color permanently...
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What causes pigmentation of one's subretina?

My doctor said on my last visit that he could see some pigmentation on my subretina. But he didn't mention if it was serious or not. What does this mean?
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Can macular degeneration cause blindness?

My 80-year-old aunt was diagnosed with macular degeneration very recently. Is it possible that she might become blind from this? Her doctor is having her take vitamins and supplements...
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Is laser treatment needed after a torn retina?

I was diagnosed with a torn retina during my last appointment, last week. We haven't discussed treatment yet. Would I need laser treatment for this?
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What causes double vision?

In the mornings, I sometimes wake up with double vision. Is this serious? What causes double vision to happen?
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Why do my eyeballs hurt?

I'm 32, and there is a random, weird pain in my eyeballs. I don't think I damaged my eye in any way. What could be causing this pain?
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Will I need a retina surgery consultation?

I am a 47-year-old female. My vision has started to get cloudy in my left eye. Will I need a retina surgery consultation if I suddenly begin to lose vision in one eye?
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When should I get laser eye treatment?

I'm 24 years old, and I would like to have laser eye surgery for my farsightedness. What's the right age for this? When is it the most ideal to get this surgery?
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My son's eyes are red and sensitive to light. What can be the cause?

My son is 8 years old and his eyes are red and sensitive to light. What can be the cause of this?
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What will a retina consultation examine?

My doctor suggested that I needed to have a retina consultation. What does a retina consultation usually involve?
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Wide angle glaucoma?

Reduction in vision after using Xalamol and Brimopress eye drops? Is this normal?
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Are there any side effects after laser eye surgery?

I'm a 37 year old woman, and I've been considering getting laser eye treatment. What are the possible side effects?
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Can children have laser eye surgery?

My son, 10 years old, has really bad vision, but hates to wear his glasses and thinks that contacts are uncomfortable. He's so young, but should we consider LASIK? Is the surgery...
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What causes blood vessels to burst in the eye?

A few days ago I find that there was blood in the white of my eye. Seems like I burst a blood vessel somehow. What could have caused this?
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Will I be given antibiotics during my retina surgery?

How will my eye remain healthy after my vitrectomy? Will I be given antibiotics or something else?
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What is used to keep your eyes open during LASIK eye surgery?

I'm due to get LASIK at the end of the month, and I'm just worried about the way the procedure is going to be done. I understand that my eyes need to be open throughout the surgery,...
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My eyes are sensitive to lights. What does it mean?

My eyes seem to be really sensitive to lights, especially at night. Headlights, in particular, almost blind me when I'm driving. Does this mean anything? Like, could something...
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Can anything be done for eyelid spasms?

My eye keeps twitching, and it's driving me crazy. I tried to apply a compress on them to stop it, but it's not working. Is there anything else that I can do for these spasms?...
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