If you're receiving treatment for eye conditions at Duke Eye Center, the resources below can extend your patient care experience.

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• Apple Macintosh OS and Low Vision
  Discover the low vision features available with an Apple Macintosh OS.
  Mar. 16, 2009
• Audiobooks and E-Books
  See how audiobooks and e-books make enjoying literature easier for people with low vision.
  Mar. 16, 2009
• Blepharoplasty
  Blepharoplasty is surgery to improve the appearance of the eyelid.
  Dec. 13, 2007
• Cataracts: Restoring Your Vision
  Cataracts are a clouding of the normally clear crystalline lens as a result of the normal aging process, metabolic changes, or even certain medications.
  Aug. 7, 2009
• Cell Phones for Low Vision
  See how cell phones can suit your low vision needs.
  Mar. 16, 2009
• Common Eye Problems and the Aging Eye
  Learn about common eye problems and the aging eye.
  May 4, 2009
• Computer Settings to Aid Users with Low Vision
  Select computer settings that will enhance your computer screen and not cause strain on your eyes.
  Mar. 16, 2009
• Computer Usage and Low Vision
  Find Web sites with useful information about computer settings and low vision.
  Mar. 16, 2009
• Cornea and External Eye Disease Glossary
  Learn about terms used in cornea and external eye diseases treatments.
  Dec. 13, 2007
• Electronic Magnification
  See various magnification tools that will help you see better.
  Mar. 16, 2009
• Entropion and Ectropion of the Lower Eyelid
  Descriptions of entropion and ectropion of the lower eyelid, including causes, symptoms, and treatments.
  Dec. 13, 2007
• Eyelid Cancers
  Skin cancers often involve the eyelids or adjacent face. Usually they appear as painless elevations or nodules, most commonly on the lower eyelids or at the corner of the lids near the nose.
  Dec. 13, 2007
• Financial Aid for Assistive Technologies
  Discover the financial aid options available to help you get your assistive technologies.
  Mar. 16, 2009
• Frequently Asked Questions about Macular Translocation Surgery
  Get answers to common questions about macular translocation surgery.
  Feb. 11, 2008
• Genetic Counseling and Social Work: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Caring for Hereditary Eye Conditions
  The coordination of genetic counseling services and social work interventions prove to be invaluable resources for aiding individuals and their families in dealing with and adjusting to the psychological impact of a genetic diagnosis.
  Oct. 8, 2009
• Injectable Facial Fillers
  Learn about the injectable facial fillers you can receive at Duke Eye Center to take years off of your appearance.
  May 4, 2009
• Laser Vision Correction Options
  Learn about your options for laser vision correction.
  May 4, 2009
• LASIK Glossary
  Learn the terms associated with LASIK surgery.
  July 29, 2009
• Local Resources for Transportation
  Find transportation options in the Triangle area.
  Sept. 9, 2009
• Low Vision Assistive Devices
  Find assistive devices to aid your vision.
  Mar. 16, 2009
• Low Vision Information and Support Resources
  Access useful low vision information and support resources.
  Mar. 16, 2009
• Low Vision Magazines and Newsletters
  Find newsletters and magazines that are focused on people with low vision.
  Mar. 16, 2009
• Macular Degeneration and Retinal Degeneration Web Resources
  Follow these links to more information about macular degeneration.
  Dec. 13, 2007
• Macular Degeneration Glossary
  Learn about terms used in association with macular degeneration.
  Dec. 13, 2007
• Macular Degeneration: Frequently Asked Questions
  Get answers to frequently asked questions about macular degenration.
  Dec. 13, 2007
• Macular Translocation Audio Brochure
  Listen to the macular translocation audio brochure.
  July 9, 2009
• Macular Translocation Surgery Treatment Procedure
  What happens during macular translocation surgery?
  Feb. 11, 2008
• Preparing for Vision Correction Surgery
  Learn what to expect and how to prepare for your vision correction surgery.
  May 4, 2009
• Proper Nutrition and Eye Care
  See how your nutrition affects your vision and learn how to properly care for your eyes.
  Mar. 16, 2009
• Pros and Cons of Vision Correction Surgery
  Learn the benefits and limitations of vision correction surgery.
  July 8, 2009
• Ptosis of the Upper Eyelid
  A droopy upper eyelid is called "ptosis." It may affect one eye or both eyes. Ptosis may be congenital (present at or shortly after birth), or it may develop later in life.
  Dec. 13, 2007
• Speech Recognition and Text-to-Speech Technology
  Learn about the latest text-to-speech technology.
  Mar. 16, 2009
• Test Your AMD Knowledge (Short Version)
  The purpose of this quiz is to allow you to assess your knowledge of age-related macular degeneration. We recommend that you take this quiz both before and after you read the Macular Degeneration Education section of this Web site.
  Jan. 8, 2008
• The Tearing Eye
  Blockage of the tear-drainage system can be congenital or acquired later in life. The condition may resolve over several months with mild treatment, or, if infection occurs, surgery may be needed.
  Dec. 13, 2007
• Transportation Options for People with Low Vision
  Find transportation resources that accommodate your low vision needs.
  Mar. 16, 2009
• Video: New Glaucoma Imaging Device Saves Sight in Patients at Risk
  Duke ophthalmologists have developed a new imaging instrument that makes high resolution images of the internal fluid drain of the eye. The images can help doctors diagnose narrow angle glaucoma before it can cause vision problems, even eventual blindness.
  July 29, 2009
• Video: Duke Vision Rehab Helps Patients with Vision Loss
  Doctors at the Duke Eye Center say options abound for patients living with low vision and progressive vision loss. Technologies new and old can help eye patients with day-to-day tasks like reading, writing and working.
  July 29, 2009
• Video: Glaucoma Overview
  Leon W. Herndon, MD, of Duke Eye Center of Raleigh talks about glaucoma treatments.
  July 29, 2009
• Web Browsers and Low Vision
  Optimize your Web browser to suit your low vision needs.
  Mar. 26, 2009
• What to Expect after Macular Translocation Surgery
  Details about the results of macular translocation surgery.
  Feb. 11, 2008
• Your Vision -- Measured, Prescribed, Corrected
  Discover how your eye works and the steps doctors take to measure your vision and come up with a vision prescription.
  May 4, 2009