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Important Facts You Need To Know About Glaucoma

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Important Facts You Need To Know About Glaucoma Glaucoma is an optic nerve disease, which is the structure that connects the eye to the brain. With millions of fibers in this nerve, any sort of damage can prevent visual signals from reaching the brain which can lead to vision loss or blindness.  Glaucoma is an …

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Tips for Itchy, Red Eyes

You might not even need a calendar to tell you that spring is here – you may know it because of the sneezing, the congestion, and your itchy, red eyes. Most of the time, your itchy eyes will resolve on their own – but when is it time to see your eye doctor? And how can …

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Are You Using Eyedrops Correctly?

Does it seem like every time you use eyedrops, they don’t really do much good? It is possible you are using the wrong kind of drops, or maybe you aren’t using them correctly – or maybe eyedrops just won’t help the problem you are having with your eyes. Read on for some tips for using eyedrops! …

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Does Retinitis Pigmentosa Run in Your Family?

There are a variety of health problems you should be aware of if others in your family have them, and eye problems are no exception. If someone in your family has had vision loss, it is just one more reason to make sure you see your eye doctor frequently. Read on for more information about retinitis pigmentosa, …

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Adjusting to Your Bifocals

Getting older is no fun! And one of the more unlikeable parts of aging is that your vision changes. Maybe you have always had trouble seeing far away, but now suddenly you aren’t seeing so well up close, either! Bifocals may be the solution, but these can take some time to get used to, even if you …

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Are You at Risk for Macular Degeneration?

If you are having difficulty seeing as well as you used to, you may think it is just because you are getting older or that it may be time for a stronger eyeglasses prescription, but it may be something more serious – it could be macular degeneration. Read on for more information on this serious disease …

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Are you ready for your laser vision correction procedure?

If you have a laser vision correction procedure scheduled, you are no doubt excited (and maybe a little nervous). Laser vision correction is safe and effective, and millions of people have had it done and love being able to see clearly without contacts or eyeglasses – but as with any medical procedure, there are some things you …

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Watch Out for These Eye Accidents

You know it’s important to take care of your eyes and have them tested and checked regularly. But unfortunately, accidents can happen – it only takes a second for something to happen that can affect your vision for the rest of your life. In honor of October being Home Eye Safety Awareness Month, here are some …

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Foods To Avoid if You Have Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a very common disease that is the second leading cause of blindness in the United States. Early treatment is important – although there is no cure, there are a few different treatment options available. And it’s also important to take care of yourself if you have glaucoma, and that includes avoiding certain foods. What …

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Taking Care of Your Eyes When You Have Diabetes

Diabetes affects all aspects of your health, including, of course, the eyes. Any changes in the eyes can be a sign of serious problems – read on for some more information on eye problems to watch out for that are commonly seen in patients with diabetes. Diabetes and eye problems Diabetes is the primary cause of blindness …

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