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., May 2010
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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Glaucoma Need Not Steal Sight, Experts Say
Once lost, vision can't be restored, making early detection and treatment critical
By Serena Gordon
HealthDay Reporter
FRIDAY, April 20 (HealthDay News) -- Though glaucoma has been nicknamed the silent thief of sight, eye experts now say it generally doesn't have to be that way.
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.
Health Tip: Help Prevent Eye Problems
As you get older
(HealthDay News) -- Your vision may weaken as you get older, but the Cleveland Clinic says there are things you can do to maintain the health of your eyes:
FDA Warns LASIK Providers: Stop Making False Claims
Agency giving practitioners 90 days to curtail inflated promises, missing safety info in ads
By Denise Mann
HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, Sept. 29 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is once again cracking down on eye care professionals who make false safety claims and promises about the popular LASIK eye surgery.
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
Tuesday, Jan 18th 2011
Why Your Eyes Might Be Red and Itchy
My post on crying got a lot of us thinking about emotions.
Monday, Oct 04th 2010
Can Children Wear Contacts?
A good friend of mine found out recently that her 12-year old son is in need of vision correction.
