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   Wrin·kle

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   noun

   • 1. a slight line or fold in something, especially fabric or the skin of the face: "she smoothed out the wrinkles from her skirt" Similar creasefoldpuckergatherfurrowridgelinecorrugationgroovecrinklecrumplerumpleinformal:crow's feet
   • ▪ a minor difficulty; a snag: informal "the organizers have the wrinkles pretty well ironed out"
   • 2. a clever innovation, or useful piece of information or advice: informal "learning the wrinkles from someone more experienced saves time" Similar guidelinehinttippointercluecuesuggestionpiece of adviceword of adviceinside informationguidanceadvicehelpcounsel

   verb

   • 1. make or cause lines or folds in (something, especially fabric or the skin): "his hands and face were wrinkled by age"
   • ▪ grimace and cause wrinkles on (a part of the face): "he sniffed and wrinkled his nose"
   • ▪ form or become marked with lines or folds: "her brow wrinkled"

   Word Origin late Middle English: origin obscure, possibly a back-formation from the Old English past participle gewrinclod ‘sinuous’ (of which no infinitive is recorded).

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   May 18, 2024 · Sleep Wrinkles Are a Real Thing, And It's All About How You Sleep : ScienceAlert. Health 18 May 2024. By Yousuf Mohammed et al., The Conversation. (Juanmonino/Getty Images) You wake up, stagger to the bathroom and gaze into the mirror. No, you're not imagining it. You've developed face wrinkles overnight. They're sleep wrinkles.

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   May 10, 2024 · Sleep wrinkles are real. Here’s how they leave their mark. Published: May 9, 2024 9:49pm EDT. You wake up, stagger to the bathroom and gaze into the mirror. No, you’re not imagining it. You’ve...

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   5 days ago · Average Wrinkles By Age Statistics. "Diets rich in antioxidants are linked to a 15% reduction in wrinkle formation." "Asian skin typically shows signs of wrinkles later than Caucasian skin due to higher melanin levels." "In their 50s, the average person has around 20-30 facial wrinkles."

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   Is a wrinkled retina a serious condition?

   • Retinal folds or a wrinkled retina are generally not a serious condition and most people experience only mild vision distortion that may not require any treatment. In rare cases, however, it can result in severe vision loss or lead to a related condition known as a macular hole.

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   Is a wrinkled retina a serious condition?

   • Retinal folds or a wrinkled retina are generally not a serious condition and most people experience only mild vision distortion that may not require any treatment. In rare cases, however, it can result in severe vision loss or lead to a related condition known as a macular hole.

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6. www.visioncenter.org › conditions › wrinkled-retinaPuckering of Macula: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

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   May 3, 2024 · A macular pucker, or wrinkled retina, is scar tissue that forms on the macula, the central area of the retina responsible for detailed vision. A macular pucker usually occurs in one eye, but both can be affected. Most victims experience only mild vision distortion that may worsen gradually.

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   May 3, 2024 · Summary. Macular pucker surgery (vitrectomy) is a surgical procedure performed on the eye’s retina to remove the abnormal retinal tissue causing a wrinkle or pucker. The surgery is usually recommended if the macular pucker affects your quality of life by hindering important activities such as reading and driving.

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   May 1, 2024 · 11 Natural Approaches to Avoid & Reduce Wrinkles. Credit: Shutterstock. Wrinkles are a natural part of aging, but there are various natural approaches you can take to minimize their appearance and slow down their formation.

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   May 10, 2024 · Facial wrinkles typically start as fine lines before they turn into deep horizontal lines that ‘adorn’ different areas of the face. However, having wrinkles isn’t the end of the world. With technology and a better understanding of how our skin works, scientists have discovered these primary treatments to remove them.