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Squinting? Headaches? How to spot and treat high myopia nearsightedness
Maybe you’ve seen your kids squinting or holding a book or device close to their face. Perhaps they sit in the front of the class at school to see better or frequently complain about headaches, eye strain, or blurry vision.
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After cornea damage, neurotization surgery can save patients’ vision
The cornea acts as a clear, protective dome over the eye, shielding it from damage and helping bend and focus light for proper vision. The cornea is also full of nerves; in fact, it is one of the most nerve-rich areas of the body.
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Vision depends on the delicate orchestration of many complex processes in the retina.
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The Future of Medicine Sparks Here
This is UT Southwestern Medical Center, and this is where a spark happens. Join UT Southwestern Medical Center and find your spark.
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Placement of a Sutureless Secondary Intraocular Lens
Kishan G. Patel, MD, shares a surgical video showing placement of a sutureless secondary intraocular lens in a patient with history of previous vitrectomy and aphakia.
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Vitreoretinal Fellowship Program
The goal of the two-year Vitreoretinal Program at UT Southwestern is to provide graduates the widest possible exposure to surgical and medical retina. The Fellowship Program is suitable for individuals considering a career in private practice ...
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Overview of UT Southwestern Ophthalmology Residency Program with J. William Harbour, M.D.
J. William Harbour, M.D., Professor and Chair of Ophthalmology, discusses the strengths of the department's training programs.
Department of Ophthalmology ophthalmic photographer Joseph Morales, CRA, COA, had two of his award-winning photos appear on journal covers. “Tortuous Vein on the Optic Nerve” is on the August 2023 cover of Ophthalmology after receiving Honorable Mention during the 2022 Ophthalmic Photographers’ Society Scientific Exhibition (Fundus Photography High Magnification category), while “Cat Scratch Fever with Macula Star” appeared on the October 2023 cover of Ophthalmology Retina after placing second in the same competition (Fundus Photography Normal 30-40 Degrees category).
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