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Eye and vision health

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10 tips to protect your eyesight
Boost your eye health with these smart lifestyle changes. 

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What is presbyopia?
The ability to see things up close often declines as we age. Learn why it happens and how it can be ...

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How diabetes can lead to blindness 
Diabetic retinopathy can cause blindness and often has no symptoms. Here's what you should know.

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9 warning signs your child has vision problems
Learn to spot potential eyesight issues so your child can get treatment early.

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10 terms to better understand age-related macular degeneration
Learn about the stages and types of AMD, tests your eye doctor may order, and more.

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5 questions about glaucoma, answered
Learn about the essentials of this eye disease, including risk factors and treatment.

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What you need to know about cataracts
Learn about the eye issue's symptoms, causes, and treatments, plus ways to lower your risk.

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4 important things to understand about cataract surgery
The procedure takes about 30 minutes and has a success rate of over 90 percent. But that's not all.

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3 types of eye care specialists
Learn the difference between an optician, optometrist, and ophthalmologist—and which can best suit y...

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Why do women have more problems with dry eyes?
Women tend to experience eye dryness more than men. Ophthalmologist David Demartini, MD, explains wh...