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This is the place to come to talk about eye diseases and disorders. Are you hoping to find more information about cataracts, glaucoma, blindness, myopia, conjunctivitis, color blindness, uveitis, and eye coordination problems? Browse these boards or post your question here.

Where or how does menengioma start to grow?

where or ow does this tumor start to grow & how fast does it grow. i had surgery for this tumor which was around my optic nerve causing me to now be permanently blind in my left eye. there was tumor left in at my eye socket. nothing was done or followed through as discussed. my tumor is now back....

by User avatar Guest

Reasons for Eye Squinting?

Since i was young I have always Had problems with squinting!.. I thought i was because i needed glasses, but i have them now.. then i thought it was hayfever but i take tablets for that... Is there any other reasons why i squint? it gets really embrassing!! :$

by User avatar Flid7874656

Blurred vision?What could it be?

I have a question about my father, 86 years of age. Recently he began complaining on his blurred vision... What could it be? I am concerned about him; he never had any serious problems with his health and now this all of a sudden. We scheduled an appointment at the doctor's tomorrow, but I would...

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Pings,Insurance, and Appeals

Hello all. My name is Mike. Just like everyone here I have been diagnosed with two pingueculums in each of my eyes. As it has been discussed in earlier posts, many insurance companies do not cover pinguecula removal and deem it as a "cosmetic" problem. Those with the problem know it is...

by User avatar Meacham176648

Microphthalmia

Our granddaughter was born on August 3, 2007, with "small eyes", which I take to be MICROPHTHALMIA. She was due on August 10, but the doctor took her on August 3. Is it possible that he took her too soon? The doctors say that she has pupils, and she jerks when someone takes a picture of her....

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is it a dental problem or a sinus problem?

Hello has anyone else got these symptons and want to share their thoughts?   49 year old female   I take 125mg levothyroxine daily 180mg telfast daily cimidine daily nasal spray for chronic rhinitis dry eye drops   I have had RLE Mplus multifocal lens surgery, and taken 3 lots of eye drops.  ...

by User avatar sunshinett214862

What's the real cost to replace an Ortho K lense?

I've had Ortho K contact lenses for 10 years. Just had to replace a lense that broke and was charged $750 in Sydney. (previously paid $100/lense or so in North America). This new fee feels outrageous. Does anyone have an Ortho K optometrist in Sydney that offers replacements for much cheaper? I need...

by User avatar Outraged

Stem Cell Eye Surgery To Be Tried

Millions of people worldwide suffer from corneal blindness, 80% of whom are elderly. Doctors in Edinburgh and Glasgow will work together using an innovative technique involving adult stem cells to offer hope to these patients. Stem cells are a source of great scientific interest as a result of...

by User avatar Heidi Miller, LDN

19month old son with accommodative esotropia

My 19 month old son is diagnosed with accommodative esotropia i would like to know any good treatment

by User avatar brent hode108397

What is sliver hemmorrage?

I WENT FOR MY CHECK UP AND THE OPTHAMOLIGIST FOUND WHAT HE CALLED A "SLIVER HEMMORRAGE". HE REFERRED ME TO A RETINA SPEACILIST. I ALSO HAVE HAD FLASHES IN OPPOSITE EYE OF WHITE LIGHTS FOR OVER 1 YEAR. I WAS ALSO TOLD TO GET A BLOOD TEST FOR DIABETIS. I HAVE HAD RHEAUMATOID ARTHRITIS FOR...

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