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Tobacco as risk factors for vulvar cancer   created at May 05, 2009   1,144   While not a direct cause,tobacco use is a significant risk factor for vulvar cancer.Smoking increases the risk through various mechanisms,including exposure to carcinogens that damage vulvar cells,weakening the immune system's ability to fight off precance...

Who is a candidate for cataract surgery?   created at Nov 18, 2009   1,188   A candidate for cataract surgery is typically an individual experiencing significant vision impairment due to cataracts,impacting their daily life and quality of life.This impairment often includes blurry vision,glare,halos around lights,faded colors,and d...

What are the symptoms of a cataract?   created at Nov 18, 2009   1,155   Cataracts gradually cloud the eye's lens,leading to symptoms like blurry or cloudy vision,faded colors,increased sensitivity to glare and light (especially at night),halos around lights,double vision in a single eye,and frequent changes in eyeglass or cont...

Understanding Cataracts   created at Nov 18, 2009   1,192   A cataract is like a cloudy lens in your eye.Imagine if the lens of your camera got smudged or scratched - your pictures wouldn't be clear,right? Well,the lens in your eye works the same way.It focuses what you see onto a special part at the back of your e...

Can cataract surgery be done with laser?   created at Nov 18, 2009   1,162   Many people wonder if lasers are commonly used for cataract removal.Contrary to popular belief,cataracts are typically removed with ultrasound waves,not laser light.However,some individuals develop a condition after cataract surgery where scar tissue forms...

Unveiling the Fog - Understanding the Causes of Cataracts   created at Nov 18, 2009   1,173   Have you ever wondered what causes those cloudy patches in your vision, obstructing the clarity of the world around you? Cataracts, the culprit behind this visual impairment, are more common than you might think. Let's delve into the intricacies of what ca...