What is diabetes? Diabetes is a serious and sometimes fatal disease deriving from the body’s inability to produce or effectively use insulin, a hormone that controls the amount of blood glucose (sugar), which is an energy source. Since individuals living with diabetes...
What is conjunctivitis? Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, the thin, transparent layer covering the surface of the inner eyelid and a portion of the front of the eye. Conjunctivitis has several causes and affects people of all ages, and is...
What is age-related macular degeneration (AMD)? The macula is the central most part of the retina and is responsible for detailed central vision, used when reading and recognizing people’s faces. The retina is the inner layer at the back of the eye which is sensitive...
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