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Top 5 Questions to Ask Your Eye Doctor

Sight is one of our most valued senses, which is why it’s so important to visit your eye doctor regularly to ensure that your eyes stay healthy. There may be as long as a year or...
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How Makeup Users Can Prevent Eye Health Problems

Beauty is important to lots of people. Beauty lovers can spend a tremendous amount of time and money trying to spruce up their looks, often by applying makeup. But if makeup is...
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Does Summer Air Quality Affect Your Eyes?

All over the world, air quality reports are often included in the day’s weather forecast—especially during the summer months, when ozone levels can spike. Although it may bother...
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Ultraviolet Radiation and Your Eyes

Most people are aware of the skin cancer risks associated with too much ultraviolet (UV) light exposure. It’s why we carefully apply sunscreen before heading out the door. But did...
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Don't Make Assumptions About Contact Lens Hygiene

It seems logical that if water is safe enough to drink by the liter, it should be clean enough to store a contact lens in. But it’s not, so don’t do it! When you’re dealing with...
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Post-Menopausal Dry Eye

As if the hot flashes weren’t enough! Many menopausal women are also faced with dry eye symptoms. Dry eye disease is commonly associated with menopause and unfortunately, hormone...