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    What Is a Detached Retina?

    March 17, 2017

    A detached retina may result in vision loss if not treated by a trained medical professional. Know the signs and symptoms. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Eye Center

    Categorized as: Eye Health

    Tagged with: blindness, detached retina, eye health, eye injury, retina, retinal detachment, vision loss

    A detached retina may result in vision loss if not treated by a trained medical professional. Know the signs and symptoms.
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    Diabetic Retinopathy: A Leading Cause of Blindness

    June 20, 2015

    Following glaucoma and macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. Learn about this disease. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Eye Center

    Categorized as: Eye Health

    Tagged with: Alexander Anetakis, blindness, diabetes, diabetic retinopathy, eye exams, glaucoma, macular degeneration, macular edema, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, UPMC Eye Center

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    What Are Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes?

    November 20, 2014

    Learn about diabetes, a condition that affects the way your body turns glucose from the foods you eat into energy. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Endocrinology

    Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: amputation, blindness, diabetes, endocrinology, family health, health & wellness, heart disease, hyperglycemia, insulin resistance, prediabetes, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes

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    What Are Cataracts?

    June 7, 2014

    Cataracts are the most common cause of vision loss in people over the age of 40. Know the signs and treatment options. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Eye Center

    Categorized as: Eye Health

    Tagged with: blindness, cataracts, common age-related cataract, Cortical cataracts, Deepinder Dhaliwal, Double vision, eye exam, UPMC Eye Center

    Learn more about cataracts, their symptoms, how cataracts are diagnosed, treatment options, and prevention tips.
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    6 Glaucoma Risk Factors to Know

    March 9, 2014

    Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness today. Learn more about glaucoma, its risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Eye Center

    Categorized as: Eye Health

    Tagged with: blindness, eye exam, glaucoma, Glaucoma Research Foundation, Joel S Schuman MD, Kimberly Miller MD, ocular pressure, video, World Glaucoma Week

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