Floaters are small dark shapes or squiggly lines that float across your vision. Learn about what causes floaters, and their symptoms and treatment.| www.nei.nih.gov
Learn about the 3 types of surgery that doctors can do to fix a detached retina: pneumatic retinopexy, scleral buckle, and vitrectomy.| www.nei.nih.gov
Sickle cell disease can cause pain, infections, and joint problems throughout the body. It can also lead to severe anemia and complications in specific body parts.| NHLBI, NIH
A cataract is a cloudy area in the lens of your eye that can make it hard to see clearly. Surgery is the only way to get rid of cataracts. Read about who needs cataract surgery, how to prepare, what happens during and after surgery, and what the risks are.| www.nei.nih.gov
The retina can sometimes develop a small hole or tear. Learn how laser surgery and freeze treatment can fix holes or tears in your retina.| www.nei.nih.gov
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Nearsightedness — or myopia — is an eye condition that makes far-away objects look blurry. Read about what causes nearsightedness and how it can be diagnosed and treated.| www.nei.nih.gov