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  • Uveitis Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
    Category: Newsletters, Conditions That Affect Vision

    Do you know how uveitis could affect your eyes?

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  • Curbing Macular Degeneration
    Category: Newsletters, Conditions That Affect Vision

    Macular degeneration represents one of the most significant causes of vision loss in older adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 1.8 million people currently suffer from macular degeneration, with an additional 7.3 million people at risk of developing this

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  • Why Eye Care is Particularly Important if You Have Diabetes
    Category: Newsletters, Conditions That Affect Vision

    Have you seen an optometrist this year? If you have diabetes, skipping your appointment could put your vision at risk.

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  • All About Amblyopia
    Category: Newsletters, Conditions That Affect Vision

    Amblyopia, also known as lazy eye, is a visual disorder caused by abnormal vision development, often occurring during infancy. Patients with amblyopia have reduced vision in one eye, because it is not working properly in conjunction with the brain. With early detection and proper treatment, loss of

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  • All About Glaucoma
    Category: Newsletters, Conditions That Affect Vision

    Glaucoma is a serious disorder that can damage the optic nerves of your eyes if left untreated. The optic nerve carries images from your eyes to your brain. If the nerve is damaged, full or partial vision loss can occur. In some cases, people develop glaucoma because the pressure in their eyes begins

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  • All About Swollen Eyelids
    Category: Newsletters, Conditions That Affect Vision

    Swollen eyelids can be uncomfortable and unattractive. Swollen eyelids are associated with a variety of symptoms that can hamper or affect vision. While most cases of swollen eyelids are not serious, several serious conditions may cause swollen eyelids. Without proper treatment, chronic swollen eyelids

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  • Binocular Vision: Disorders and Treatment
    Category: Newsletters, Conditions That Affect Vision

    For many, the term binocular vision conjures images of super powers or the rare ability to spot objects far away, but having binocular vision simply means having two eyes with which to see. Binocular vision does lend creatures with two eyes advantages over those with only one, such as enhanced vision,

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  • Diabetic Retinopathy: What Is It?
    Category: Newsletters, Conditions That Affect Vision

    Diabetic retinopathy refers to several eye problems that are characterized by damage to the light-sensitive retina, caused by excessive blood sugar levels. Almost half of Americans with diabetes suffer from some level of diabetic retinopathy. When glucose levels in the blood are not properly controlled,

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  • Glaucoma Care: What You Need to Know
    Category: Newsletters, Conditions That Affect Vision

    Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide, reports the Glaucoma Research Foundation. This common eye condition typically affects older adults, although infants and young adults are also at risk. Fortunately, however, cutting-edge research is improving diagnosis and treatment of this

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  • Strabismus
    Category: Newsletters, Conditions That Affect Vision

    Strabismus is the medical term for the misalignment of the eyes. Commonly referred to as cross-eyed or wall-eyed, strabismus may involve either one or both eyes turning inward, outward or even up or down. It is one of the most common vision conditions in young children, affecting somewhere between 2

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  • What Causes Dry Eye?
    Category: Newsletters, Conditions That Affect Vision

    If you have experienced scratchy, irritated eyes that are easily fatigued, you may have a medical condition called dry eye. Dry eye is characterized by inadequate tears to lubricate the eye surface and protect it. While some people dismiss dry eye as a minor irritation, it can be a sign of more significant

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  • What Is Astigmatism?
    Category: Newsletters, Conditions That Affect Vision

    Astigmatism is an extremely common eye condition that affects both children and adults. It occurs when there is an imperfection in some part of your cornea, the clear tissue that covers your iris. Light rays pass through the cornea as they travel to the retina, a thin layer of cells at the back of your

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  • What You Need to Know About Dry Eye
    Category: Newsletters, Conditions That Affect Vision

    If you have never suffered from dry eye, you might not appreciate how important your tears are to your eye health. Without enough moisture, your eyes can become dry, itchy, red and uncomfortable. Dry eye occurs when you do not make enough tears or the tears you produce are not high quality. The Importance

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  • Blue Light Exposure: What Is It?
    Category: Newsletters, Conditions That Affect Vision

    Is blue light hurting your vision? Find out how the light can affect you.

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  • Vision Therapy for Concussion Management
    Category: Newsletters, Conditions That Affect Vision

    You've probably read an article or seen a news report about professional athletes who suffer from post-concussion syndrome. Many of these athletes experienced problems after repeated falls or blows to the head during their careers. Unfortunately, the problem doesn't just affect people who've had multiple

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