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Understanding the Symptoms and Treatments for Cataracts
June is Cataract Awareness Month Cataracts are a common eye condition that often affects people as they age and can cause blindness if left untreated.…
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Eye Health Tips from Lighthouse Guild
May is Healthy Vision Month NEW YORK, May 16, 2022 – Taking care of your eyes should be a health priority, like eating a balanced…
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Practical Tips about Dealing with Low Vision from Lighthouse Guild
Low vision affects millions of Americans, including many older adults. Low vision can make it hard to do things like reading, shopping, cooking, or writing.…
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How to Prevent Vision Loss from Glaucoma
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide, affecting over 3 million people in the United States alone. It is often called the…
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Diabetes and Vision Loss November Is Diabetes Awareness Month
For millions of people in the United States who have diabetes or pre-diabetes, improving health and avoiding diabetes-related complications are essential. The good news is…
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Eye Doctors Debunk 5 Common Myths
Experts reveal what’s normal (and what’s not) when it comes to your peepers. Even if you’ve always had 20/20 vision, time and habits can leave…
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Three Things You Need to Know about Low Vision
A survey conducted by The Harris Poll reports that Americans fear losing their eyesight even more than other serious illnesses like cancer. Unfortunately, very few…
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Halloween Hazard: Never Buy Decorative Contact Lenses Without a Prescription
Just 10 hours after she first put in a pair of colored contact lenses that she’d bought at a souvenir shop, Laura Butler of Parkersburg,…
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Dr. Bruce Rosenthal discusses healthy aging and other vision-related topics on SiriusXM “Doctor Radio”
Dr. Bruce Rosenthal, Chief of Low Vision Services at Lighthouse Guild, reminds older adults about steps they can take to care for their eyes and…
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Hospitalized patients with vision loss face worse outcomes for common illnesses
A study published in JAMA Ophthalmology found that hospitalized patients who are not identified with vision loss may not be receiving the special attention they need. The…
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