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Dry eye is a condition in which there are insufficient tears to lubricate and nourish the eye. Tears are necessary for maintaining the health of the front surface of the eye and for providing clear vision.

Macular degeneration is a disease of the macula — a small area in the retina at the back of the eye. The macula allows you to see fine details clearly and do things such as read and drive.

It is often painless and gradual in onset, so a person may not know there is a problem until a lot of damage has occurred. It is commonly found during routine eye exams.

Diabetes Mellitus affects the small blood vessels in the body. When diabetes affects the blood vessels of the eye, the vision can range from normal or minimally affected to a severe decrease leading to blindness.