Common EyeConditions
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
- Allergies
- Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)
- Astigmatism
- Bacterial Keratitis
- Blepharitis
- Cataracts
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
- Detached and Torn Retina
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Dry Eye
- Floaters and Flashes
- Glaucoma
- Low Vision
- Myopia (Nearsightedness)
- Presbyopia (Aging Eye)
- Stye
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EyeSmart Tips
Water & Contacts Don’t Mix
To help prevent eye infections, contact lenses should be removed before going swimming or in a hot tub.
Jumping a Battery
Take precautions to prevent eye injury. Never lean over the battery and always wear safety goggles.
Eye Protection Works
Wearing the proper protective eyewear for sports and other activities can help prevent 90% of eye injuries.
It's Not OK to Skip a Day
To control glaucoma, take eye drops exactly as prescribed by your ophthalmologist—your sight depends on it.
Give your Eyes a Break
To prevent computer eyestrain, follow the 20-20-20 rule: Every 20 minutes, look at an object 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
What Is an Ophthalmologist?
Make sure you are seeing the right eye care provider for your condition or treatment.
Are You Fit at 40?
A baseline eye exam is recommended at age 40, when the signs of disease and changes in vision may start to occur.
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Eye Health News
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Six Things You Should Know About AMD
- It's age-related macular degeneration (AMD) awareness month, and retina specialist Rahul N. Khurana, M.D. is sharing the top things you should know about AMD.
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No More Tears - Stop Onions from Making You Cry
- While onions give savory dishes a certain depth and sweetness, the compounds that make them so flavorful can also bring you to tears. Follow these tips to keep your eyes dry and your dishes delicious.
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Why is Nearsightedness Skyrocketing Among Chinese Youth?
- Myopia has risen quickly in much of East Asia and Southeast Asia. And researchers are still trying to pin down exactly what's driving the epidemic. A recently published study offers one clue: Nearsightedness is nearly twice as common in one part of a middle-income province of China as it is in another part of a poorer province.
NPR, February 2, 2015 - Eye Health News >
LivingEyeSmart
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Free Valentine’s Day Cookbook Download
- Treat your Valentine to an eye-healthy dessert for two. Show them how much you care with delicious desserts packed with ingredients your eyes will love too.
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Eye Makeup 101: The Truth about Clean Up
- A few minutes of care before bedtime can prevent a serious eye infection later.
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Are Your Eyes Ready for Middle Age?
- Discover why in your 40s and 50s it’s time for bigger type, more light and probably reading glasses.
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Quit Smoking Now: Your Sight May Depend On It
- Your eyes—and the rest of your body—will thank you.
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