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Indoor Tanning May Increase Your Risk of Certain Eye Conditions A higher risk of skin cancer isn’t the only disadvantage of indoor tanning. Spending time in a tanning bed can also harm your eyes. How Indoor Tanning Affects Your Eyes The ultraviolet (UV) rays produced by tanning beds are just as harmful as those produced […]
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Essential Questions to Ask Your Optometrist During an Eye Exam Will you be visiting the optometrist soon? During your next appointment with the eye doctor, you may want to ask a few of these questions. How Often Should I See You? Your optometrist will recommend an eye exam schedule based on your age and any […]
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What You Need to Know About Uveitis Uveitis, a painful eye condition that affects the middle of the eye, can lead to vision loss if it’s not treated in a timely manner. Fortunately, your optometrist can offer several treatments that will help reduce pain and preserve your vision. Uveitis Causes Inflammation in the Eye Uveitis […]
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Is a Healthy Diet Important for Vision? Improving your eating habits offers benefits you may not have considered. In addition to reducing your risk of heart disease, lowering your cholesterol, and maintaining a healthy weight, good nutrition also helps you keep your eyes healthy. How What You Eat Affects Your Vision Vitamins and minerals found […]
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How Your Tears Protect and Enhance Your Vision Tears not only help you express emotions but also keep your eyes healthy. The constant moisture provided by tears is essential for eye comfort and clear vision. What Do Tears Do? Tears are produced by the lacrimal gland, a small gland located above each eyelid. Every time […]
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Eye Health for Athletes – Why Vision is Important in Sports Eyesight is a crucial, yet often overlooked, aspect of sports ability. Without good vision, scoring points, hitting balls, and fending off opponents becomes much more difficult. Why Good Vision Is Particularly Important for Athletes It’s difficult to determine which player has the ball or […]
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Are You Showing Signs of Age-Related Macular Degeneration? Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), an eye condition common in older Americans, slowly damages your central and color vision. Signs and symptoms of the condition can be subtle at first and may not seem particularly alarming. Fortunately, your optometrist can spot changes in your eyes before you notice […]
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Protecting Your Eyes from Germs Germs look for the easiest way into your body, often entering through your eyes and other mucus membranes. Fortunately, taking a few simple steps to protect your eyes may reduce your chance of developing an illness or infection. Don’t Touch Your Face Like most people, you probably touch your face […]
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Lack of Sleep May Affect Your Eye Health Have you been having trouble sleeping? Fatigue, concentration problems, and irritability aren’t the only consequences of insomnia. Your eye health may also suffer if you can’t fall asleep or stay asleep. These Things Can Happen to Your Eyes if You Don’t Get Enough Sleep Most of us […]
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How Smoking Affects Your Eyes Smoking increases the likelihood of developing many types of health issues, including conditions and diseases that may affect your vision. If you are a smoker or live with someone who smokes, your eye health may be at risk. 7 Diseases and Conditions Related to Smoking Smoking can cause several eye-related […]
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