The Basics of AMD
For people age fifty and older, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of permanent vision loss.
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Tips for a Lifetime of Healthy Eyesight
Healthy eyesight is an important part of having a good quality of life.
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Understanding Glaucoma
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in the United States. This month is dedicated to providing education about what glaucoma is, who is at risk, and the importance of routine comprehensive eye exams. What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is a general term that we use to describe a group of […]
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Recognizing Childhood Vision Problems
Healthy, functioning eyesight is incredibly important to a child’s education and development.
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Helping Child Vision Development
Did you know that babies have to learn how to see?
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The Impacts of Smoking on Eyesight
A smoking habit damages every organ and system in the body, including the eyes.
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How Eye Color Works
Human eye color comes from melanin, the same compound that determines skin and hair color.
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Diabetes and Your Vision
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Individuals with diabetes have a higher risk of additional health problems, including vision and eye health issues. These conditions include diabetic macular edema, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma. Each one of these conditions affects the blood vessels in the back of the eyes, impacting an individual’s vision. Early treatment of diabetes, […]
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Corrective Lenses Through History
Since as early as 60 A.D., people have been using vision-correcting tools to help them see.
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The Relationship Between Eyes and Sleep
Studies have shown that sleep deprivation hits the body and mind a lot like alcohol.