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Diabetic Retinopathy: Know the Signs, Symptoms and Treatments
People with type 1 and 2 diabetes are at risk of diabetic retinopathy. Learn about diabetic retinopathy symptoms and treatment.
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The Emotional Meeting of an Eye Tissue Donor’s Family and Researchers
Tim Anegon’s wife and daughter recently connected with the U-M scientists working with his eye tissue donation — and saw the gift’s outsize impact.
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How to Protect Your Eyes During the Total Solar Eclipse
A Michigan Medicine ophthalmologist and retinal surgeon shares advice for viewing the total solar eclipse safely, including what to look for in eye protection.
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How LASIK Surgery Can Help Athletes Perform at Their Best
Laser eye surgery can help improve athletic performance. Learn about LASIK eye surgery, including what to expect, side effects, and typical recovery times.
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Watch Out for These 5 Summer Eye Dangers
Discover common summertime eye dangers and get tips for protecting your eyesight when engaging in outdoor activities like swimming, yardwork and more.
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One Patient Sees a Corneal Transplant’s Transformative Effect
Discover how regardless of people’s age, eye color or eyesight, they likely can serve as a corneal tissue donor and the transformative effect this can have on others.
Prosthetic Eye Craftsmanship
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Making Prosthetic Eyes That Look Like the Real Thing
Learn more about the intricacies of prosthetic eye craftsmanship in this article about ocularist Greg Dootz at the University of Michigan’s Kellog Eye Center, who has hand crafted prosthetic eyes for more than 3,000 patients.
Jonas, suffering from Peters anomaly, and his parents
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Rare Eye Condition Inspires Parents to Create Cool Glasses for Kids
Jonas was born with a rare eye condition called Peters anomaly. See how his parents are helping children around the world with their company Jonas Paul Eyewear.
Two ophthalmologists performing retinal detachment surgery
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What Is a Detached Retina?
A detached retina occurs when the retina is pulled away from the eye. See detached retina symptoms, causes, & treatment and when to get detached retina surgery.
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Knowing When It’s Time for Cataract Surgery
Cataracts are a type of visual impairment that is treated with cataract surgery. Learn about cataract surgery recovery time and when to have cataracts removed.
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5 Signs Your Child Might Have Vision Problems
Young people who squint or rub their eyes often could have deeper eye troubles. How to spot potential warning signs (and when to see an ophthalmologist).