A year slips by quickly. Before you know it, it is time, once again, to get those annual checkups that help your doctor monitor your health. While you’re at it, don’t forget to make an appointment with your eye doctor for a vision field test, especially if you are being monitored for glaucoma or optic hypertension. [...]
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If your Halloween costume includes contact lenses to give your eyes the scary look of a werewolf or vampire, you may want to consider the dangers, especially if you don’t get them from a doctor. The American Optometric Association said contact lenses should be fitted by a physician. Yet 28 percent of people who buy [...]
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According to a new study at ScienceDaily.com, common acne medications like Accutane or Roaccutane double the risk of eye infections such as conjunctivitis (pink eye) or sties. Millions of teenagers suffer from acne, and they deal with the embarrassing skin blemishes by taking popular prescription medications such as Accutane or Roaccutane. Now, however, research from [...]
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Eye Care America is offering free or no out-of-pocket expense eye exams. They will be available in eye clinics all over the country, so be sure to check out their website to find a match near you. Minorities such as African Americans, Asians and Hispanics have the highest risk for glaucoma and other eye diseases. [...]
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Although we consider stress to be a negative reaction to our environments, in some cases, stress is a good thing. A study was recently published in Molecular Medicine describing the positive effects of stress on the eyes. The study states that good stresses, such as low oxygen air and exercise, can strengthen the eyes. This [...]
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Diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma are two of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. For diabetics, retinopathy is the leading cause. Diabetic retinopathy is the result of microvascular retinal changes in the eye. New veins and capillaries begin to grow. However, these new growths aren’t healthy, and often bleed, which causes the customary [...]
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Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. It is a slow loss of vision caused by fluid buildup in the eye. Without regular eye exams, you could have glaucoma and have no idea. However, here are six ways to prevent symptoms or reduce the ones you have. 1. Eat [...]
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Regular eye exams are important to good health, say optometrists. “Routine eye examinations are absolutely crucial. The earlier we intervene, the better we can prevent vision loss.” An estimated 4 million Americans are currently living with glaucoma, a crippling eye disease. However, about half of them don’t know they have it. Glaucoma is caused by [...]
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Latanoprost.ca provides updated resources on free glaucoma exams and screenings. If you are concerned, you should pick up the phone or check online to see if you are qualify for a free exam or screening! If you know any programs like this, we would be happy to promote them. Devers Eye Institute – Free Glaucoma [...]
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Dry eye syndrome is a common disorder caused by aqueous (watery) tears. According to the Natural Eye Care, this disorder may not only happen on the elderly, but other factors can trigger this. People who after LASIK surgery, liver in dry, dusty environment or workplace without air conditioning are likely to suffer from dry eyes. [...]
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