Are you one of the millions about to have cataract surgery? Here’s what ophthalmologists say you need to know. Read more in this article by Allan Steigleman and Elizabeth M. Hofmeister.
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Seven Myths About Sunglasses That Could Damage Your Vision
Nation’s ophthalmologists debunk common myths, offer tips to promote smart eye health choices SAN FRANCISCO – Did you know that too much sun on unprotected eyes increases the risk of eye disease? The good news is that prevention is simple: Wear sunglasses that block 99 to 100 percent of UVA and UVB radiation. But there are…
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Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia and the Eye
Eyes and Brain Have Much in Common The relationship between brain tissue and eye tissue is an area of intense interest for ophthalmologists and neurologists. The brain has a critical role in taking the visual information your eye gathers and putting it together into a picture that you can understand. And the optic nerve directly…
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Recent Eye Drop Recalls
There have been several eye drop recalls recently because of concerns that they may not be sterile. There is a good article posted at Fast Company that explains the reason for the recall and some of the products involved. The products in question were made by Altaire Pharmaceuticals, which issued a voluntary recall for the eye…
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