2018
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4 Reasons To Schedule A Visit To An Ophthalmologist
Your eyes can be affected by a lot of things and keeping them healthy means regular check-ups. If you are having difficulty seeing or focusing, it is time to visit the ophthalmologist to see what is causing the problem. There are some common things that you might not even realize are affecting your eyes but getting to the bottom of vision problems should be taken seriously. 1. Sudden Blurred Vision
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4 Tips To Keep Your Eyes In Good Shape If You Have Diabetes
Diabetes can wreak havoc on multiple aspects of your body if left unchecked, but with regular care you can learn to manage and ultimately live with this disease. If you have diabetes and are worried about the effects of it over time on your eyes, here are four tips that will help you maintain your eyesight as much as possible. Dilation Once a Year or More Frequently If Ordered By Doctor
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4 Possible Reasons Why Your Contact Lenses Are Sliding
Having a sliding contact lens is something that many people go through at one time or another. If this is a chronic problem for you, it could mean that there's something wrong with your contact lens, eye, or both. Read on to discover some of the most common causes of this problem and what to do if you suspect it's the trigger for you. 1. Wrong Eyes Believe it or not, many people make the mistake of putting the wrong contact in the wrong eye.
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Two Common Eye Problems You Need to Know About
Everyone knows the importance of routine physical examinations with your doctor every year. Along with checking your general health, you also need to visit the eye doctor annually, even if you have good vision. The examinations check for common eye illnesses that you may not realize you have or are at risk for. As you get older, that risk can get even higher depending on the disease. This guide goes over some of the common eye illnesses you may experience, their symptoms, causes, and treatments associated with them.
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Eye Care Basics
The first thing you should know about your eyes is that your vision, and problems that may occur with age, has a lot to do with genetics. Therefore, it is worthwhile to find out about your family history with regards to eyesight and vision concerns. However, there are also environmental and other factors that can contribute to the health of your eyes. Since the environmental factors are something that you have control over, you want to learn what these are and what you can do to reduce your risks of developing issues in the future.
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