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November Newsletter: Top causes of blindness
Top Causes of BlindnessCould you be at risk for blindness? More than 1 million people in the U. S. over 40 are blind, while millions of people of all ages suffer from vision impairments, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Although injuries can caus...
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Jan
Early Signs of Heart Disease Appear in the Eyes
What Your Eyes Reveal About Your Heart HealthShortness of breath and chest pain aren't the only signs of heart disease. Your ophthalmologist may notice subtle changes in your eyes during the earliest phases of the disease. When you schedule annual eye exams, you'll protect your...
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Jan
Eye Diseases Linked to Sun Damage
Eye Diseases and Conditions Linked to Sun DamageSkin cancer isn't the only health problem caused by spending too much time in the sun. Your eyes are also susceptible to the damaging effects of the sun. If you don't protect your eyes from the sun's rays, you may be more likely to...
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Jan
Laser Eye Surgery: LASIK Isn't the Only Option
Tired of wearing eyeglasses or contact lenses? Laser eye surgery could help you improve your vision if you're nearsighted, farsighted, or have astigmatism. In addition to performing laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) procedures, your ophthalmologist also offers severa...
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Jan
How Hypertension Affects Eye Health
Hypertension, high blood pressure, may be putting your vision at risk. If you have uncontrolled high blood pressure, you may be more likely to develop several conditions that could damage your eyesight. Keeping your blood pressure under control lowers your risk of vision problems...
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Jan
The Dangers of Diabetic Retinopathy
You could be at risk of developing a serious vision condition if you have diabetes. The condition, called diabetic retinopathy, blurs your vision and can lead to vision loss. Lowering your blood sugar level and scheduling regular eye exams will help you protect your eyesight. Ho...
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Jan
How safe is cataract surgery?
How Safe Is Cataract Surgery? Surgery is an excellent option if you're experiencing vision problems due to your cataracts. Cataract surgery is one of the most common types of surgical procedures in the world. In fact, about 10 million people opt to have their cataracts removed ev...
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Jan
Dry Eye
Sometimes your eyes don't make enough tears or the tears evaporate too fast because they don’t have the right amount of compounds in them. This is called dry eye. Up to 5% of Americans complain of some form of dry eye. Individuals who wear contact lenses or have under...
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Jan
Subconjunctival Hemorrhage
Similar to a bruise under the skin, a subconjunctival hemorrhage happens when a small blood vessel located between the sclera (white portion of an eye) and the conjunctiva (lining on the surface of an eye) breaks and covers the sclera with blood. Unlike broken blood vessels locat...
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Jan
Wandering Eye
A wandering eye is a type of eye condition known as strabismus or tropia, and it may be caused by damage to the retina or muscles that control the eye, stroke or brain injury, or an uncorrected refractive error like farsightedness. With a wandering eye, one eye deviates or wander...
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Jan
Crossed Eyes
Crossed eyes, also known as strabismus, refer to a condition in which both eyes do not look at the same place at the same time. Often times they both turn in, but may also turn out. What Causes ? The six muscles attached to each eye, which control how it moves, receive signals from...
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Jan
Autism
Symptoms and Problems Caused By is a neurological disorder in which the person has difficulty processing and reacting to information received from their senses. The individual also has trouble communicating and interacting socially. Signs of autism include:Lack of shared social...
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