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  2. Cyanopsia - Wikipedia

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    Most commonly associated with cataract surgery and certain medications, such as sildenafil, cyanopsia is typically a temporary side effect rather than a standalone disease. The condition primarily affects the retina, the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye, and sometimes the optic nerve, which transmits visual signals to the brain.

  3. Photopsia - Wikipedia

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    It is light-sensitive and communicates visual messages to the brain. If the retina detaches, it moves and shifts from its normal position. This can cause photopsia, but can also cause permanent vision loss. Medical attention is needed to prevent vision loss. Procedures may include laser treatment, freezing, or surgery.

  4. FDA Warns of Potential Side Effects Associated With LASIK Surgery

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    Due to patients calling for a clear explanation of complications before undergoing the procedure, a recent FDA draft is recommending that patients be better warned of potential side effects and ...

  5. Retinal haemorrhage - Wikipedia

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    Retinal hemorrhage (UK English: retinal haemorrhage) is a disorder of the eye in which bleeding occurs in the retina, the light sensitive tissue located on the back wall of the eye. [1] There are photoreceptor cells in the retina called rods and cones , which transduce light energy into nerve signals that can be processed by the brain to form ...

  6. Scintillating scotoma - Wikipedia

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    Some describe seeing one or more shimmering arcs of white or colored flashing lights. An arc of light may gradually enlarge, become more obvious, and may take the form of a definite zigzag pattern, sometimes called a fortification spectrum (i.e. teichopsia , from Greek τεῖχος, town wall), because of its resemblance to the fortifications ...

  7. 6 Benefits of Taking Metformin (Besides Weight Loss) - AOL

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    2. Alleviates Hunger. Metformin improves how well your cells respond to insulin. This helps regulate your blood sugar levels and manage spikes in insulin that can trigger hunger and food cravings.

  8. Flash blindness - Wikipedia

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    Flash blindness is an either temporary or permanent visual impairment during and following exposure of a varying length of time to a light flash of extremely high intensity, such as a nuclear explosion, flash photograph, lightning strike, or extremely bright light, i.e. a searchlight, laser pointer, landing lights or ultraviolet light. [1]

  9. Is There a "Best Time" to Take Metformin? - AOL

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    Alternatively, if you usually skip lunch or eat light dinners, taking metformin in the morning after breakfast could work best. Stomach and bowel issues can be metformin side effects, especially ...