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Eye Health Overview

Good eye health and eye care are crucial to protect your sight, prevent common eye disorders, and treat eye problems early. How does the eye work? Learn about the anatomy of the eye, including the parts of the eye such as the cornea. See a diagram of a human eye. Find out about eye diseases, contagious conditions such as pinkeye, and how to tell if you have good -- or bad -- vision.

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First Biosynthetic Corneas Implanted
Corneas made in the lab using genetically engineered human collagen could potentially restore sight to millions of people with impaired vision waiting in vain for transplants from human donors, researchers say.

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A Visit to the Eye Doctor

Because you value your sight, it is important to be proactive in your eye health. Taking a role in maintaining your sight and preventing its loss includes choosing a health care provider best suited for your needs -- one who has the right training and experience, can give proper diagnosis and treatment, is informative, promotes the best possible outcome, and guides your care through genuine concern.

How to choose an optometrist or ophthalmologist

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A new eye treatment has patients seeing the world in a new light. It’s called conductive keratoplasty and "CK” is not only effective but also fast.

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