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2. Epiretinal membrane - Wikipedia

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   Epiretinal membrane or macular pucker is a disease of the eye in response to changes in the vitreous humor or more rarely, diabetes.Sometimes, as a result of immune system response to protect the retina, cells converge in the macular area as the vitreous ages and pulls away in posterior vitreous detachment (PVD).

3. List of optometric abbreviations - Wikipedia

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   One drop gtt drops GSL General sales list Gutt/g Guttae (drops) Meds Medications Nocte/QHS At night Occ Ointment od/QD Once a day otc Over the counter (bought medication) P Pharmacy (drug) POM Prescription-only medicine prn When required q Every (e.g. q2h – every two hours) qds/qid Four times a day Rx Prescription tds/tid Three times a day ung

4. Posterior vitreous detachment - Wikipedia

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   If there are only small point tears, these can allow glial cells to enter the vitreous humor and proliferate to create a thin epiretinal membrane that distorts vision. In more severe cases, vitreous fluid may seep under the tear, separating the retina from the back of the eye, creating a retinal detachment.

5. Is it safe to use eyedrops? What to know about the FDA warnings

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   An outer layer of the eye, called the corneal dome, does not have blood vessels that are usually critical in the immune system process because the eye “has to maintain a crystal clarity ...

6. Doctors expect more infections from eyedrops that may be ...

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   Eye infections from tainted eyedrops may be more widespread, doctors worry. ... Most were purchased online, but at least one person reported buying the drops at Costco, the CDC told NBC News this ...

7. Is it safe to use eyedrops? What to know about the FDA warnings

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   The FDA recently cautioned against using dozens of kinds of eyedrops — its third warning this year — leading to some wondering whether any drops are safe to use. Eye doctors weigh in.

8. Vitrectomy - Wikipedia

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   This layer of unhealthy tissue is called an epiretinal membrane and it can occur in anyone, but is more likely to occur in the elderly or in people who have had prior eye disease or eye surgery. [6] If the patient has an epiretinal membrane and is also complaining of symptoms such as decreased visual acuity, then a membranectomy is performed in ...

9. After recalls and infections, experts say safer eyedrops will ...

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   WASHINGTON (AP) — When you buy eyedrops at a U.S. store, you might assume you're getting a product made in a clean, well-maintained factory that’s passed muster with health regulators.