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Adults without vision problems may be tempted to avoid routine checkups, and those who require corrective lenses may only visit an eye doctor after losing or damaging a pair of glasses. However, it is recommended to have a comprehensive eye exam annually or every two years, depending on your age, risk factors and whether you …
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Laser eye surgery typically calls to mind Lasik, which corrects deficiencies in the eye and eliminates the need for corrective lenses. However, Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT), a type of laser technology, can also be used to correct more serious eye issues, including glaucoma. For this procedure, an ophthalmologist applies an advanced “cold laser” through a …
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Many people experience changes in their vision as they age. In fact, over 12 million people over the age of 40 in the U.S. have some form of eye impairment, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Changes in vision can feel jarring or worrisome, but for the most part, these changes are a normal …
What to Expect at Your Child’s First Eye Exam Taking your child for an eye exam is important to help spot common eye problems and promote your child’s development. According to the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, even if your child is not showing signs of vision problems, they still need their eyes …
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Glaucoma is a fairly common eye problem in adults. In fact, nearly 3 million Americans have glaucoma, and it’s the leading cause of blindness in people over 40 worldwide. Glaucoma is an eye condition in which the optic nerve is progressively damaged and it typically occurs as a result of abnormally high pressure in one …
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Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that can damage the optic nerve, sometimes resulting in permanent vision loss. Along with age-related macular degeneration and cataract, glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness and low-vision in the United States. Many forms of glaucoma have no warning signs, meaning that you may not notice …
If you keep on top of your health, you likely have annual appointments set up with your doctor and dentist. But did you know that it’s just as important to get a regular eye exam? Eye exams are crucial for protecting eyesight and spotting eye diseases early — it’s not enough to get a vision …
In each of our eyes, we have a natural lens that refracts light rays to help us see. If you have a cataract, this lens becomes cloudy, causing your vision to look hazy, blurry, or muted in color. While certain risk factors, such as taking certain medications or having diabetes, can increase the likelihood for …
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If you have clouded vision, sensitivity to light, difficulty driving at night, or frequently need to change the prescription for your eyeglasses, you are showing signs of cataracts. Unfortunately, treatment options for improving this condition are limited to cataract surgery. Fortunately, surgery is a safe and effective option. Surgery involves removing the clouded lens and …
Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness globally, with over four million people estimated to be blind due to glaucoma. In the United States alone, over three million Americans are living with glaucoma. Yet, most people are not aware that they have glaucoma until it’s too late. This is due to a number of …
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