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EYE CARE
Clogged Tear Duct
A clogged tear duct causes an irritated, watery eye and can lead to infection. But with medical care, a blocked tear duct is almost always correctable.
Correcting Presbyopia with Glasses
If you have no other vision problems, you may only need reading glasses. If you are also nearsighted or farsighted, your eye doctor can prescribe bifocals, trifocals, or progressive lenses.
How to Avoid Computer Vision Syndrome
If you spend hours each day working at a computer screen, you may suffer from eyestrain, blurred vision, itchy eyes, and occasional double vision.
Types and Causes of Cataracts
Your risk for the most common type of cataract rises dramatically when you’re a senior. But other types and causes of cataracts are not linked to growing older.
The Risks of Lasik Surgery
It’s attractive to ditch the glasses and contact lenses, but surgery has a down side. Know the risks of Lasik and whether it has side effects before scheduling surgery.
Treating Common Eye Problems
Treating common eye problems can sometimes be simple. It’s important not to ignore them, since vision affects almost everything you do. Learn more here.
How to Improve Eyesight
Your eyes are a window to your soul — and your health. The short answer for how to improve eyesight is to take good care of your body. Learn more here.
Bifocal Glasses May Increase Your Risk of Falls
Wearing bifocal or multifocal glasses while walking — and looking too far ahead of where you are stepping — may cause potentially serious falls.
Types of Color Blindness
There are three main types of color blindness, which is usually caused by a defect on your X chromosome. This makes the problem more common among men.
Diet Can Protect You from Macular Degeneration
Fatty fish, walnuts, and leafy greens are great for your eyesight as you age. Here’s how they protect you against macular degeneration.
A Possible Cure for Color-Blindness?
Adult monkeys can see red for the first time after a gene treatment.
Why You Need an Eye Examination
Even small increases in air pollution can increase your risk of cataracts, and even glaucoma age-related macular degeneration, both of which could eventually cause blindness.