The winter weather can be particularly harsh on your eyes and presents new and different reasons to protect them. Here are some of the ways winter can affect your vision, or exacerbate an eye condition, and tips for prevention. Winter sun Sunglasses aren’t just for summer. Snow and ice are reflective, so the sun’s rays […]
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Tips to Protect Your Vision and Prevent Blindness
If you’ve never had a vision problem, you probably don’t give much thought to your eyes. And you may not be aware of the changes that occur as you age, some of which can dramatically affect the way you see — or even lead to blindness.The good news is that even small preventive measures, like […]
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Skin isn’t the only organ that can feel the effects of cold weather. Here’s how to pamper your peepers. Just as cold weather can dry out skin and make it itchy and uncomfortable, it can do the same to another part of body: the eyes. […]
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Are you eating the foods that are best for your eyes? There’s more to eye nutrition than just carrots. Learn which foods boost your eye health and help protect against sight-threatening diseases. Estimates suggest that 21 million Americans have some sort of functional vision problem or eye […]
Continue readingWarnings Signs Your Child May Have a Vision Problem
Many vision issues can be difficult to detect and frequently are undiagnosed by the typical pediatrician’s screenings. Vision screenings at school where a child is asked to identify letters or pictures on a wall chart often don’t detect the issue either. Unfortunately, many children with undetected vision problems struggle at […]
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