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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

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Categorized as: Eye Health
Tagged with: blindness, detached retina, eye health, eye injury, retina, retinal detachment, vision loss
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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

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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 common condition that affects the way your body turns glucose from the foods you eat into energy, and discover the different types. Watch Now

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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

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