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WHAT IS PRESBYOPIA
Presbyopia (which literally means "aging eye") is an age-related eye condition that makes it more difficult to see very close. When you are young,…
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NEARSIGHTEDNESS (OR MYOPIA)
Nearsightedness, or myopia is the most common refractive error of the eye, and it has become more prevalent in recent years. What Causes Myopia?…
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How Often Should You Change Your Glasses and See an Eye Doctor?
How often you should change prescription glasses, the recommended eye-exam frequency by age, and the signs that show it's time for a new pair.
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11 Signs That Show Your Child Needs Glasses
11 signs that show your child may need glasses, plus the common childhood refractive errors and eye conditions and how often kids should have an eye…
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Eye Allergies and Itchy Eyes: Causes and How to Get Relief
Itchy, watery, red eyes from spring allergies: what causes eye allergies, how to get relief, the eye drops that help and practical tips to protect…
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How our eyes benefit from Omega 3 fatty acids
It may seem strange that fat is essential to our health, but it is true. Without fat, our body can not function properly. And without the right kind…
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How to avoid computer Eye Strain
Eye fatigue on computer screens Most of us nowadays use computers at work, eye strain on the computer screen has become a big problem associated with…
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What You Should Know If Your Child Has Myopia (Infographic)
An infographic with the key facts about childhood myopia: how common it is, how it progresses and why regular eye exams matter for short-sighted…
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Myopia Progression in Children: Risks and How to Slow It Down
Why myopia progresses in children, the risks of high myopia, and the special myopia-control lenses (Shamir Optimee, Essilor Stellest, Hoya MiYOSMART)…
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7 Bad Habits That Prematurely Age Your Eyes
Rubbing your eyes, skipping sunglasses, smoking, too little sleep and junk food all age your eyes. Here are 7 bad habits to break for healthier eyes.
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MACULAR DEGENERATION
Age-related macular degeneration — also called macular degeneration, AMD or ARMD — is the deterioration of the macula, which is the small central…
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What Is Astigmatism? Symptoms, Causes and How It Is Corrected
Astigmatism explained: how you see with an astigmatism, symptoms, what CYL and AXIS mean on your prescription, and how it is corrected with glasses…
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FASIGHTEDNESS OR HYPEROPIA HYPERMETROPIA
Hyperopia, or farsightedness , is a common vision problem, affecting about a fourth of the population. People with hyperopia can see distant objects…
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