Spotlight: Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration is a leading cause of permanent vision loss for people over the age of fifty.
Vision Tips
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Tips on Maintaining Healthy Eyesight
An underrated ingredient of a good quality of life is healthy eyesight.
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Good Practices for Safe Night Driving
The shorter days of winter inevitably lead to more night driving than in the other seasons.
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Autoimmune Diseases Can Affect Vision
Many autoimmune diseases can interfere with the health and function of the eyes.
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Smoking Puts Eye Health at Risk
Smoking damages the entire body, and the eyes are no exception.
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Why Do We Have Different Eye Colors?
Melanin, the same compound that determines skin and hair color, is also responsible for different eye colors.
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The History of Corrective Lenses
People have been using tools to help them see clearly since at least 60 A.D.
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How Sleep and Vision Intersect
Sleep deprivation hits the body and mind a lot like alcohol, but how does it affect our eyes?
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Caring for Our Eye Health As We Age
Our eyesight, among many other things, tends to change as we get older.
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How Often Do We Need Eye Exams?
Most dentists will recommend a cleaning and dental exam twice a year, but how often do we need our eyes checked?