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Macular Degeneration
By - Last updated: Sunday, December 14, 2008
The macula is the most central portion of the retina, directly opposite the lens. It is where the greatest number of light sensitive cells, called cones, are located. Cones allow us to see color and fine detail. The high concentration of cones in the macula gives people extremely detailed and rich central vision.
Macular Degeneration
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Cataract Surgery
By - Last updated: Friday, December 5, 2008
When is cataract surgery needed? When cataracts reduce vision so that normal activities become difficult, it is time to consider surgery, which is the only way to remove cataracts.
It is primarily the patient who determines when surgery is needed. Some patients have mild cataracts but major problems with glare and halos that make it difficult [...]