An inherited condition called Stickler syndrome affects the joints, the ears, and the eyes. Collagen, the body’s connective tissue, is affected. The cornea and sclera of the eye are primarily made of collagen. Some individuals get the Stickler syndrome from their parents. A child of a Stickler syndrome parent has a 50% chance of inheriting…
Read MoreThe vitreous, a material, fills the centre of the eye. This clear, gel-like substance is firmly attached to the retina and macula in the healthy, youthful eye by millions of tiny fibres. The vitreous shrinks and pulls away from the retina as the eye ages or as a result of an eye condition. Over time,…
Read MoreLattice degeneration is a thinning of the retina that happens over time. Lattice degeneration affects 1 in 10 people, or about 10% of the population. Clear vision depends on a healthy retina, yet most people with this issue never experience any symptoms or visual loss. Retinal detachment from lattice degeneration is extremely uncommon. Those who…
Read MoreOlder adults are more aware of the importance to having an annual physical examination. However annual examinations are important for all age groups. A physical examination is important for ensuring continued good health and for making sure that any problems that are present are caught early so treatment can be initiated and damage can be minimized.…
Read MoreSenior adults are more aware of the importance to having an annual physical examination. However annual examinations are important for all age groups. A physical examination is important for ensuring continued good health and for making sure that any problems that are present are caught early so treatment can be initiated and damage can be minimized.…
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