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What Can I do to Protect My Eyes from Vision Loss?
Keeping your eyes healthy as you get older is essential not only for your overall health, but also your independence during your golden years. While you might not be able to prevent all eye diseases, there are things you can do to help protect your eyes from vision...
Recognize the Signs of Retinal Detachment
A retinal detachment occurs when the retina, which is located at the back of the eye tears away from its normal position. It is an emergency situation that requires immediate medical attention by an ophthalmologist. Otherwise, the risk of permanent vision loss in the...
Learn About the Different Types of Pink Eye
Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, is a common eye condition where your eye’s conjunctiva becomes irritated. Your eye becomes red, swollen, and sometimes produces a sticky discharge. Depending on your symptoms, there are three different types that you could have....
Top 5 Questions to Ask Your Eye Doctor
Depending on your eye health, you will probably see your eye doctor only once a year. In between eye exams, you could experience changes in your vision that you may or may not be aware of. Your exam is gives you an opportunity to ask any questions you might have about...
Why It’s Important to Treat Dry Eyes
Dry eyes are a common condition. Many people consider it more of an annoyance than a serious eye health problem. However, if you do suffer from this condition, you should discuss it with your eye doctor. Here is why it is so important to treat your dry eyes. You Need...
5 Tips for Choosing New Frames
Did you feel overwhelmed picking out frames when you purchased your last pair of eye glasses? You are not alone. There are so many decisions to make…what style, what color, do you want metal or plastic, what size, and so forth. Instead of stressing over what frames to...
Eye Safety Tips for Halloween
Your Halloween celebration might be a little different this year than in past years. However, that does not mean you or your family must skip the fun of dressing up in costumes. But like other years, you still need to pay attention to eye safety to prevent injuries...
Warning Signs That You May Have Cataracts
While you might not be able to prevent cataracts from forming in your eyes, the earlier they are found the better for your vision. Here are five warning signs to watch for especially if you are 40 or older that could mean you might have a cataract developing....
Why You Should Get a Comprehensive Eye Exam
If you have ever had a comprehensive eye exam before, you likely noticed that it took longer and involved more testing than regular eye exams that just test your vision. A comprehensive exam involves dilating your eyes. While no one really enjoys having their eyes...
Can You Get an Eye Infection from Contacts?
Millions of people will agree that contact lenses are a great alternative to wearing glasses. While your contacts can be worn safely almost every day, they do put you at a higher risk for some eye infections. Some of these infections are serious enough that they could...
Tips for Eye Health in Your 50s
Your eyes will go through various changes as you get older. While you might not wear glasses now, at some point you may need them. Certain hereditary and lifestyle factors could also make you more prone to developing age-related eye conditions. However, there are...
Causes and Treatments of Narrow-Angle Glaucoma (angle-closure glaucoma)
While not as common as other types of glaucoma, narrow-angle glaucoma, also known as angle-closure glaucoma, is a serious eye condition that puts your vision at risk if not treated immediately. Instead of pressure gradually building in your eye(s) over time, a sudden...