Eye Health
Fast Facts for Your Health: Contact Lenses for Children
Author: HealthyWomen
Published by: National Women's Health Resource Center, Inc., October 2010
Contact lenses provide significant benefits to children beyond vision correction. Find out more, including tips on what kind of contact lenses are best for children and questions to ask your eye care professional.
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Fast Facts for Your Health: The Sun & Your Eyes
Author: HealthyWomen
Published by: National Women's Health Resource Center, Inc., June 2012
Learn the facts about sun exposure and eye health. Find out how to reduce sun-related damage and get simple tips for protecting your whole family’s vision and eye health.
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Contact Lenses: Tips for Proper Wear and Care
Millions of American adults and children wear contact lenses and enjoy the freedom and comforts they bring, from being able to play tennis with clear sight to going on a first date without glasses. But a survey conducted at UT Southwestern Medical Center unveiled some disturbing news: Only 2 percent of contact lens wearers follow all the rules for safe use.
Protect Your Eyes From the Sun
Did you know it's just as important to protect your eyes from the sun's harmful rays as it is to shield your skin? Protecting your eyes from the sun's rays is critical to good eye health, because the intense ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun damage sensitive cells in the eyes, eventually affecting vision in some people.
Your Eyelashes as You Age
Is it normal for my eyelashes to thin as I age?
Unfortunately, thinning eyelashes are part of the aging process. So, if your lashes don't seem to have the same length and fullness they once did, don't worry, in most cases, there's no reason for alarm. Still, you should share any concerns with your health care provider.
Protecting Your Eyes from Sun Damage
Did you know it's just as important to protect your eyes from the sun's harmful rays as it is to shield your skin?
The Eyes Have It
There may be some argument over who first uttered the iconic proverb "The eyes are the windows to the soul," but there is no debating that our eyes are often the first thing people notice about us. Bright, kind, sparkling—these are just a few of the words used to describe our eyes.
Tuesday, Jun 21st 2011
How to Protect Your Vision Against Macular Degeneration as You Age
Since last week when I wrote about being part of the San
