Eye Diseases

Myopia (Nearsightedness)
Myopia (Nearsightedness) “Myopia, also known as ‘short-sightedness’ or ‘near-sightedness’, causes people to have difficulty seeing distant objects clearly. It is estimated that half the world’s population will be myopic by 2050. 1 […]
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Exposure Keratopathy (Eyelid Abnormalities), Causes and Treatment in Miami
What is Exposure Keratopathy (EK) Exposure keratopathy (EK) is a condition characterized by damage to the cornea. In EK, corneal damage occurs because the surface of the eye has been exposed […]
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Chemical and Burn Injuries
Chemical and Burn Eye Injuries & Treatment Chemical burns to the eye can have a serious impact on vision and long-term eye health. Most people won’t ever experience a situation in […]
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Pellucid marginal degeneration
Pellucid marginal degeneration (PMD) is a degenerative condition wherein the cornea gradually changes shape. Over time, PMD usually leads to a thinning (or ectasia) of the cornea. Patients with PMD will notice […]
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Radial Keratotomy (RK)
Radial Keratotomy (RK) Radial Keratotomy (often abbreviated RK) is a type of refractive surgery meant to correct myopia or nearsightedness. Developed in the 1970s, RK was the very first refractive surgical […]
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