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Eye and vision health

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A glossary of age-related vision problems and disorders
Vision changes are normal as you get older, but vision loss is not. Learn the most common eye condit...

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Blinding worries about laser toys
Learn how to protect kids' eyes from laser light gadgets.

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The stages of diabetic retinopathy
An overview of early-stage and late-stage diabetic retinopathy, with a look at diabetic macular edem...

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What are the symptoms of diabetic macular edema?
How DME disrupts the most important part of a person’s vision and why it requires treatment as soon ...

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Droopy eyelids: more than just looks
Aging eyelids can be more than just a cosmetic problem. Here's when to worry about sagging skin abov...

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Pink eye: understanding causes, symptoms, and treatment
More than just a nuisance, conjunctivitis can lead to serious infection if left untreated. Here's wh...

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

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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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What are the treatment options for Sjögren’s syndrome?
An overview of medications and therapies that ease dry eye, dry mouth, and other symptoms of this au...

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Hormone therapy may lower glaucoma risk
Managing menopausal symptoms may come with a surprising side benefit.