Aflibercept (Into the eye) a-FLIB-er-sept Treats age-related macular degeneration, macular edema, and diabetic retinopathy. Drug classes Ophthalmologic Agent (About this – PubMed…
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Ganciclovir Implant (Into the eye) gan-SYE-kloe-vir Treats eye infections caused by cytomegalovirus (CMV). Drug classes Antiviral (About this – PubMed Health) Uses…
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AK-Fluor (see Fluorescein (By injection))
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Fluorescein (By injection) FLURE-a-seen Helps certain parts of the eye become more visible during tests. Drug classes Disclosing Agent (About this –…
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Usher Syndrome Hereditary disease that affects hearing and vision and sometimes balance. About Usher Syndrome Usher syndrome is the most common condition…
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Stargardt Disease An inherited form of juvenile macular degeneration that causes progressive vision loss. Several genes are associated with the disorder. Symptoms…
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Photoreceptor Cells (Photosensitive Cells) A photoreceptor cell is a specialized type of neuron found in the retina. Photoreceptors convert light into signals…
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Rod Cells A rod-shaped cell in the eye that is sensitive to light. The rods are more sensitive than the cones, but…
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Retinal Detachment: Symptoms Retinal detachment is a medical emergency. When the retina separates from the back of the eye, it’s called retinal…