Living with Vision Loss
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November is American Diabetes Month
Did you know that diabetes can cause eye disease? If left untreated, it can cause vision loss or even blindness. To help you keep your vision healthy, here are five things National Eye Institute would like you to know about diabetic eye disease:
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What Type of Sunglasses May Be Best For You?
Whether you’re in the park, on the beach or just taking a stroll, it’s important to protect your eyes from the sun’s harmful rays. Sunglasses can prevent damage to the eyes from the sun that could be permanent, keeping certain wavelengths of light from entering the eye.
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How to behave with a guide dog
Do not distract a working guide dog. Don’t touch, talk to, or feed a working dog whose responsibility it is to keep their owner safe.
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How to Avoid Sports-Related Eye Injuries
Every year in the U.S. 100,000 eye injuries are related to sports activities. And around 13,500 of these injuries lead to some degree of permanent vision loss.
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Living with age-related macular degeneration
If you have age-related macular degeneration, also known as AMD, it is important for you to know that there are many services to help you deal with it so you can continue doing the things you want to do. Millions of Americans with AMD enjoy fully-functioning and independent lives.
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Q&A: Age-related macular degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration, also known as AMD, is a common eye disease that is a leading cause of vision loss, especially if you are over 60. AMD damages the macula, which is in the center of the retina and provides sharp straight-ahead vision.
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Facts you should know about age-related macular degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration, also known as AMD, is a common eye disease that can threaten your vision. If you are over 60, you are at risk for AMD, which is why even if you have no symptoms, you should get an eye exam once a year.
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How to prevent and treat age-related macular degeneration
We are living longer than previous generations. Each day, approximately 10,000 Americans turn 65. Unfortunately, one in six adults this age and older has a vision impairment, caused by eye conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, also known as AMD.
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Do you have glaucoma? Your future is bright if you take charge
What should you do if you find out you have glaucoma, an eye disease that can sneak up on you and which left untreated, can cause irreversible vision loss? The answer is to follow the treatment regime prescribed by your doctor.
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Understanding glaucoma, the “Sneak Thief of Sight”
Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness for Americans age 60 and over. Early detection and treatment is crucial. Comprehensive dilated eye exams can help detect glaucoma in its early stages, possibly preventing it from causing further harm and loss of vision.
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