Common EyeConditions
Common EyeConditions
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
- Allergies
- Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)
- Astigmatism
- Bacterial Keratitis
- Blepharitis
- Cataracts
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
- Detached and Torn Retina
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Dry Eye
- Floaters and Flashes
- Glaucoma
- Low Vision
- Myopia (Nearsightedness)
- Presbyopia (Aging Eye)
- Stye
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EyeSmart Tips
Opening Champagne Bottles
To open the bottle safely, point it away from yourself and from any bystanders. Read more champagne tips.
Misaligned Eyes
Children don't outgrow misaligned eyes. See an ophthalmologist for treatment to preserve your child's good vision.
Holiday Toy Safety
Avoid buying toys with sharp, protruding or projectile parts. Read more toy tips.
Preventing Pink Eye
Practicing good hygiene can help prevent the spread of conjunctivitis. Be sure to wash your hands frequently.
Replace the Case
Contact lens cases should be replaced at least every three months to prevent eye infection.
Know Your Eye Care Team
Make sure you are seeing the right eye care provider for your condition or treatment.
Are You Fit at 40?
A baseline eye exam is recommended at age 40, when the signs of disease and change in vision may start to occur.
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Eye Health News
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Glaucoma Eye Exam: A Healthy New Year’s Resolution
- January is Glaucoma Awareness Month - a perfect time to add "Get a glaucoma eye exam!" to your list of resolutions for the year. Don't let the "sneak thief" of sight steal your vision.
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What Diabetes Means for Your Vision
- In addition to maintaining blood sugar, people with diabetes need to get regular dilated eye exams to monitor possible changes in their vision.
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Study: Stem Cells May Aid Vision in Blind People
- Two legally blind women appeared to gain some vision after receiving an experimental treatment using embryonic stem cells, scientists reported Monday. Researchers caution the work is still very preliminary.
Time, Jan. 23, 2012
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Fabulous Under 40: Healthy Body, Healthy Eyes
- Find out what you can do now for good vision later.
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Use the 20-20-20 Rule to Relieve Tired Eyes at the Computer
- Get tips for relieving eye irritation from smartphones, computers and video screens.
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Vision Changes in Your “Golden Years”
- Learn what is normal and what isn’t.
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Year-Round Sunglasses Are More Than a Fashion Statement
- They aren’t just a warm weather accessory—sunglasses can save your sight.
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