5 Foods for Healthy Eyes
When discussing food that helps to promote good vision, we often think of carrots and other orange-colored fruits and vegetables. This is true due to the beta-carotene, a type of vitamin A, helps the retina and other parts of the eye function properl...
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Is LASIK Surgery Right for Me?
Nearly everyone one has heard of LASIK surgery, but not as many people know what it is. LASIK - which is short for Laser-Assisted in situ Keratomileusis - is a type of refractive surgery to correct a moderate level of myopia (nearsightedness), hyper...
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What Are Those Images We See When We Close Our Eyes
You lay in bed and shut the lights out, the minute you close your eyes you notice images. They seem to be swirling lit up stars and colors that are producing a light show on the inside of your eyelids. But what is this image? Many people view this ph...
Read More4 Ways to Minimize Seasonal Allergies
While spring brings about warmer weather, it often brings out various symptoms of allergies in many people. After a long, wet and cold winter, the pollen counts this spring are expected to be much higher. More than 40 million American's suffer from s...
Read MorePost Cataract Surgery Instructions
Cataract SurgeryThe development of cataracts as you age can be a frightening thought. The possibility of vision loss alone is enough to scare people! Statistics show that individuals approaching age fifty and beyond are more susceptible to this deve...
Read MoreWhat to Expect After Cataract Surgery
After cataract surgery comes post-surgery recovery. Most people who go through cataract surgery will face a mostly uneventful recovery. However, a small percentage of people may experience some problems. Here's a look at what you can expect, from imm...
Read MoreHow to Determine If Cataract Surgery Is Needed
A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye, which eventually affects a person's vision. Most commonly, cataracts are related to our age. In fact, more than 50% of the world's population will develop a cataract by or after age 65. This condition ...
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Glaucoma Eye Drop Tips
Prescription eye drops used to treat glaucoma help to control the pressure in the eye. When prescribed by a doctor, eye drops can help to keep eye pressure at a healthy level. Here are a few tips to applying eye drops. First always remember to: ...
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6 Myths About Contact Lenses
Contact lenses are uncomfortable: When contacts were first introduced, they weren't made with complete comfort in mind, however with advancements in technology some people don't even realize they have their contacts in! There is a brief adapta...
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5 Steps to Prevent Diabetic Eye Disease
Diabetic eye disease is a group of eye problems is a complication associated with people with diabetes. All these diseases can result in severe vision loss or blindness. Diabetic eye diseases include diabetic retinopathy, cataracts and glaucoma. Whil...
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