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What to Expect During a Retinal Exam

 So, your eye doctor has suggested a retinal examination. But isn’t that only needed if you have or are at high risk of serious eye disease? Does it mean there’s a problem? Will it hurt? Should I panic…?

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The Impact of Blue Light on Children’s Eye Health

Blue light is a type of shortwave radiation that’s visible to humans (unlike UV radiation, which is outside of the spectrum that we can see). The main artificial source comes from screens. Cell phones, computers, TVs, etc. are all culprits, but it‘s also emitt

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Dry Eye Syndrome in South Florida: What You Need to Know

Dry eye is surprisingly common, affecting millions of Americans—not to mention having a rather confusing name as the condition can often cause your eyes to water excessively.

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Cataracts vs. Macular Degeneration: How to Spot the Difference

Vision changes due to age-related cataracts and macular degeneration (ARMD) generally progress slowly. But this is where the similarities end. To understand and compare the two, we need to look at three distinct areas: the causes, the symptoms, and the treatm

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Are Eye Supplements Worth It? What Science Says About Eye Vitamins

Supplements… If you were to believe the hype, you’d be popping a list of pills as long as your arm to support your vision—or that’s what the manufacturers would like us to believe. 

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Common Vision Problems After Age 50 and How to Manage Them

Hitting 50 is a milestone, and probably one that you celebrate with loved ones (and perhaps a celebratory glass of something fizzy…). Navigating into your sixth decade and beyond often requires some health-related TLC, and that includes looking after your eyes

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