Vision & Health Blog

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  Dry Macular Degeneration

  What is Dry Macular Degeneration? Dry macular degeneration is a common eye disorder among people over 50. It causes blurred or reduced central vision, due…

  

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  Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI)

  What is CVI? * Cortical visual impairment (CVI) is a neurological form of visual impairment caused by “damage or atypical structures in the visual pathways…

  

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  Photophobia & Light Sensitivity in Children

  Light Sensitivity Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Migraines, concussions, and other physical ailments can be difficult to deal with, and if your child suffers from photophobia…

  

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  Smoking and Eye Disease

  Smoking tobacco (cigarettes, cigars or pipes) can cause lung disease, heart disease, cancer, and many other serious health problems. But did you know that smoking…

  

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  Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)

  Amblyopia occurs when one eye is used more than the other. It is also called “lazy eye.” It happens when the weaker eye does not work well with the brain.

  

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  Myopia (Nearsightedness)

  Myopia is another name for nearsightedness. If you have myopia, objects that are far appear less clear to you than those that are closer.

  

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  Healthy Eyes

  Any injuries, disorders, or diseases that impair the delicate interplay between the parts of your eyes can adversely affect your vision—sometimes permanently. So it’s important to take steps to take care of your eyes.

  

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  Blepharitis

  If you have blepharitis, there is inflammation of the inside or outside of your eyelids due to bacteria or oily flakes at the base of your eyelashes.

  

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  Presbyopia

  Presbyopia means having problems seeing objects clearly when they are up close. It is a Greek word that means “old eye,” because presbyopia is a common condition that increases with aging.

  

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  Rare Eye Diseases

  A rare disease is generally considered to be one that affects fewer than 200,000 people in the United States. Some eye diseases are rare. Several are linked to genetic mutations.