What Do You Know About Eye Disease Volume I;Histoplasmosis, Macular Hole, Macular Pucker, Retinal Detachment

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Contents

Histoplasmosis

Histoplasmosis Defined

What is histoplasmosis?

Cause and Risk Factors

How does histoplasmosis cause ocular histoplasmosis syndrome?

How does OHS develop?

Who is at risk for OHS?

Symptoms and Detection

What are the symptoms of OHS?

How is OHS diagnosed?

Treatment

How is OHS treated?

How effective is laser surgery?

Does laser surgery restore lost vision?

Does laser surgery cure OHS?

Is there a simple way to check for signs of OHS damage to the macula?

What help is available for people who have already lost significant vision from OHS?

Current Research

What research is being done?

Macular Hole

Macular Hole Defined

What is a macular hole?

Are there different types of a macular hole?

Frequently Asked Question About Macular Hole

Is a macular hole the same as age-related macular degeneration?

Causes and Risk Factors

What causes a macular hole?

Is my other eye at risk?

Symptoms

What are the symptoms of a macular hole?

Treatment

How is a macular hole treated?

What are the risks of surgery?

How successful is this surgery?

What if I cannot remain in a face-down position after the surgery?

Macular Pucker

Macular Pucker Defined

What is a macular pucker?

Frequently Asked Questions about Macular Pucker

Is a macular pucker the same as age-related macular degeneration?

Can macular pucker get worse?

Is a macular pucker similar to a macular hole?

Cause

What causes a macular pucker?

Symptoms

What are the symptoms of a macular pucker?

Treatment

How is a macular pucker treated?

How successful is this surgery?

What are the risks of surgery?

Current Research

What research is being done?

Retinal Detachment Defined

What is retinal detachment?

Frequently Asked Questions about Retinal Detachment

What are the different types of retinal detachment?

Causes and Risk Factors

Who is at risk for retinal detachment?

Symptoms and Detection

What are the symptoms of retinal detachment?

Treatment

How is retinal detachment treated?

Current Research

What research is being done?