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  • Hereditary Eye Diseases

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    Do you have family members with eye-related conditions?

    The two main eye diseases in adults that have a genetic link are glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

    Glaucoma is a deterioration of the optic nerve caused by pressure...

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