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For the protein Strabismus, see Strabismus (protein). Strabismus prevents bringing the gaze of both eyes to the same point in space Strabismus, also known as "heterotropia", "squint", "crossed eye", "wandering eye", or "wall eyed", is a disorder in which the eyes do not point in the same direction. It typically involves a lack of coordination between the extraocular muscles which prevents bringing the gaze of each eye to the same point in space, preventing proper binocular vision, w ...
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Eye Diseases Articles
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... An important clinical trial, sponsored by the National Eye Institute (NEI), a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has provided doctors with improved prognostic indicators and treatment op... - Genes and Disease: Diseases of the Eye
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... A preliminary clinical trial, conducted by researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), found that an investigational treatment for uveitis (pronounced yoo-vee-eye-tis) seems to have many f... - Reduced Daily Eye Patching Effectively Treats Childhood's Most Common Eye Disorder
... Patching the unaffected eye of children with moderate amblyopia for two hours daily works as well as patching the eye for six hours. This research finding should lead to better compliance with treatme... - Septo-Optic Dysplasia Information Page
... Septo-optic dysplasia (SOD) is a rare disorder characterized by abnormal development of the optic disk, pituitary deficiencies, and often agenesis (absence) of the septum pellucidum (the part of the b... - U.S. Latinos Have High Rates of Eye Disease and Visual Impairment
... Latinos living in the United States have high rates of eye disease and visual impairment, according to a research study, and a significant number may be unaware of their eye disease. This study, calle... - Vision Loss from Eye Diseases Will Increase as Americans Age
... With the aging of the population, the number of Americans with major eye diseases is increasing, and vision loss is becoming a major public health problem. By the year 2020, the number of people who a... - What to Look For in a Pair of Sunglasses
... by Michelle Meadows As you slather on sunscreen to protect your skin this summer, don't forget sunglasses to protect your eyes. The same harmful rays that damage skin can also increase your risk o...
Resources
- Aging and Your Eyes (National Institute on Aging)
- Allergic Conjunctivitis (American Academy of Family Physicians)
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