FINANCIAL HEALTH Many people wear contact lenses. But you don’t have to buy your contacts from your eye care provider. You can choose to get your contacts prescription from your provider and then shop around for lenses. Get an eye exam Before you go shopping for lenses, make sure your eyes are healthy. See your […]
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SELF-CARE CORNER You might not think about your eyelids very much. That is, until there’s a problem with them. Blepharitis, a common eyelid condition, can cause irritated, red, itchy eyelids. It can also cause flaking on the eyelids. What causes blepharitis? Blepharitis usually happens when bacteria on the skin become unbalanced. Certain things can trigger
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SELF-CARE CORNER If you wear glasses or contacts, it’s possible you may be a candidate for LASIK eye surgery. LASIK stands for laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis, which simply means laser vision correction. The procedure uses a laser to correct the shape of your cornea and improve your vision. This type of surgery is used to
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SELF-CARE CORNER Most people will have cataracts by the age of 80. But they don’t have to mean loss of vision. They are treatable. What is a cataract? A normal lens inside the eye is clear. Cataracts happen when the proteins in the eye’s lens start to break down. Then they clump together. This causes
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SELF-CARE CORNER Retinal detachment means your retina is pulled away from its normal position at the back of your eye. If a retinal detachment happens, it is a medical emergency. It can cause permanent vision loss. See the signs Retinal detachment may cause symptoms that come on suddenly. You may see things like: * A
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SELF-CARE CORNER Staring at a computer, dry winter air, cold temperatures, allergies, medications. A number of things can make eyes red, dry or uncomfortable. Many people turn to a bottle of eye drops for quick relief. But, if you use eye drops often, there are a few things you should know. Seeing red Redness relief
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MEDICAL NEWS The eye has a clear lens inside that allows you to focus on things. But, as we get older, the lens may not be clear anymore. Proteins inside the lens stick together, causing a cloudy spot. This is a cataract. Cataracts are common. More than half of people age 80 and over have
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WELL-BEING You check your smartphone 100 times a day, or spend 2 or more hours every day on a digital device, says The Vision Council. The result: digital eye strain. Digital eye strain-experienced by a majority of American adults-is characterized as temporary physical discomfort such as redness, irritation or dry eyes, blurred vision, eye fatigue,
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MEDICAL NEWS Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness for people over 60, so it’s important to know what you can do about it. Glaucoma happens when too much fluid builds up in the eye. This extra fluid causes pressure that damages the optic nerve. This damage cannot be undone once it happens. It can
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SELF-CARE CORNER Many people don’t think about their eyes until they start to hurt or develop a problem. But even if your eyes feel fine, they need proper care to keep them healthy. Follow the advice of the National Eye Institute: Get regular eye exams. Your doctor can recommend a schedule for you, depending on
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