Eye Health: Retinal Detachment and Macular Degeneration

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Retinal Detachment

Painless separation of retina from underlying tissue.

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Floaters

Tiny specks drifting in visual field, warning sign.

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Photopsia

Flashes of light perceived in one or both eyes.

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Blurred Vision

Loss of sharpness in visual perception.

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Peripheral Vision Loss

Gradual reduction in side vision capability.

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Curtain-like Shadow

Visual obstruction resembling a curtain over vision.

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Wet AMD

Age-related macular degeneration requiring anti-VEGF treatment.

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Anti-VEGF Agents

Medications that inhibit vascular endothelial growth factor.

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VEGF

Protein linked to abnormal blood vessel growth in eyes.

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Laser Treatment

Surgical procedure to address eye conditions like AMD.