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Herpes simplex virus can infect your skin, nerves and tissue; it may also infect your eyes. The virus cannot be cured, but can and must be treated promptly.

Central serous chorioretinopathy is when fluid builds up beneath the retina. This causes swelling and distorts vision.

Some people with dry AMD may benefit from certain vitamins and minerals. Taking these nutritional supplements daily could help to slow their AMD.

If you have vision in only one eye, it is very important to protect that eye. Keeping your functioning eye healthy and safe protects your lifestyle too.

Your ophthalmologist will talk with you about the concerns and benefits of laser iridotomy. Laser iridotomy is a type of surgery to soothe and prevent angle-closure glaucoma.

Need for a second glaucoma surgery or removal of the implant Tell your ophthalmologist if you take aspirin or blood thinners. These can increase your likelihood of bleeding issues with surgery.