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
Water & Contacts Don’t Mix
To help prevent eye infections, contact lenses should be removed before going swimming or in a hot tub.
Jumping a Battery
Take precautions to prevent eye injury. Never lean over the battery and always wear safety goggles.
Know Your History
Those with a family history of eye disease are at a greater risk for developing eye diseases or conditions themselves.
Eye Protection Works
Wearing the proper protective eyewear for sports and other activities can help prevent 90% of eye injuries.
No Smoking
Smoking increases the risk of developing cataracts – quit or avoid smoking to help keep your eyes healthy.
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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Can a Cup of Coffee Relieve Dry Eye?
- Caffeine can increase tear production and may someday be a treatment for dry eye syndrome, a new study shows. All of the participants in this small study produced more tears after taking caffeine than after taking a placebo. It's estimated that caffeine affects about half of all people, though this varies by ethnic group.
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What Are You Doing for EyeSmart Week?
- Do you know how often you should get your eyes examined? This week is EyeSmart Week and we are encouraging everyone to protect their vision by getting smart about eye exams. Join us by sharing what you will do to protect your healthy vision. Tweet at @geteyesmart using hashtag #EyeSmartWeek or post on our Facebook page to share!
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How To Fix Common Eye Problems
- We never appreciate how much our eyes do for us -- from helping to navigate the world to letting us ogle George Clooney -- until something goes wrong. In fact, they're more sensitive than you think: Your eyes are affected by everything from makeup to air-conditioning to all those birthdays. Here's how to take care of them so you can keep seeing the sights.
Huffington Post, April 26, 2012
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Living EyeSmart
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It’s EyeSmart Week
- Have you had your baseline eye disease screening yet? There’s no better time than now to learn when and how often to get screened.
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Healthy Foods for Healthy Eyes
- Find out what foods help you keep your vision.
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Don’t Let UV Exposure Ruin Your Fun in the Sun
- Follow these tips for lowering your risk for potentially blinding eye diseases and tumors.
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MD or OD: Do You Know the Difference?
- Safeguard your vision by seeing the right eye care professional at the right time.
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