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WEBAn ophthalmologist — Eye M.D. — is a medical or osteopathic doctor who specializes in eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medical doctors who have completed college …

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Cataract Surgery: Risks, Recovery, Costs

WEBCataract surgery costs are generally covered by Medicare if you are Medicare eligible. Private insurance usually covers cataract surgery as well. Medicare …

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10 Cataract Surgery Side Effects, and How to Cope

WEBBloodshot or red eye after cataract surgery. A red or bloodshot eye after surgery is very common. It is normally caused by inflammation and/or a broken blood …

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What Is Glaucoma

WEBIt happens gradually, where the eye does not drain fluid as well as it should (like a clogged drain). As a result, eye pressure builds and starts to damage the optic …

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Healthy Vision Month: How to Stay in Shape to Protect …

WEBThe best way to take care of your eyes during May’s Healthy Vision Month and year-round is to look after your overall health and get eye exams when you should. …

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What Are Cataracts

WEBPublished Oct. 16, 2023. A cataract is when your eye's natural lens becomes cloudy. Proteins in your lens break down and cause things to look blurry, hazy or less colorful. …

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Encontrar un oftalmólogo

WEBLos oftalmólogos son doctores especializados en el cuidado médico y quirúrgico de los ojos. Ellos diagnostican y tratan todas las enfermedades oculares. Muchos de ellos …

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Nearsightedness: What Is Myopia

WEBNearsightedness (myopia) is when close-up objects look clear but distant objects are blurry. For instance, you can read a map clearly but have trouble seeing well …

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36 Fabulous Foods to Boost Eye Health

WEBVitamin E can be found in avocados, almonds and sunflower seeds. Cold-water fish with omega-3 fatty acids. Diets rich in omega-3 fatty acids from cold-water fish …

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Vitamins for AMD

WEBPeople who have a certain form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) may benefit from a specific mix of vitamins and minerals. Taking these nutritional …

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LASIK — Laser Eye Surgery

WEBLASIK is a laser eye surgery used to treat nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. A laser is used to reshape the cornea and improve the way the eye …

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21 Ways Aging Changes Your Eyes

WEBLow vision techniques can help with this, such as using opposite colors around the house. 5. Red, swollen eyelids. Blepharitis is an inflammation of the eyelid. …

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Quick Home Remedies for Pink Eye

WEBBacterial pink eye can be treated with antibiotics prescribed by a doctor. To reduce the symptoms of bacterial or viral pink eye you can: Take ibuprofen or another …

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Digital Devices and Your Eyes

WEBTake frequent breaks by using the “20-20-20” rule. Every 20 minutes look away from your screen and look at an object 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds. This …

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What Is an Ophthalmologist vs Optometrist

WEBAn ophthalmologist is a medical doctor, and the only eye doctor with a medical degree (MD). An optometrist is not a medical doctor but is often referred to as …

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8 Things You Might Not Know About Cataracts

WEB1. There’s more than one type of cataract formation. The most common type of cataract (found in people over age 40) forms mainly in the center of your eye’s lens. …

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What Is Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)

WEBPublished May. 01, 2023. Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is an eye disease in some premature babies born before 31 weeks. (A full-term pregnancy is about 38 to 42 …

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20 Things to Know About Children's Eyes and Vision

WEBAs children grow, their eyes change quickly. Careful attention to a child's eye health can help catch problems early, while their eyes are still developing.Here are 20 …

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