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Along with exacerbating existing health problems, the pandemic has caused a host of new medical issues in patients
Do You See Red Like I See Red?
Color is an inherent part of visual experience, so it's disconcerting to think the way two people perceive the world might be totally different.
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Here's How to Slow Down Time
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Tales From a Retinal Detachment
HealthyWomen writer Sheryl Kraft recently experienced a health crisis of her own. She tells a cautionary tale of dealing with a detached retina.
Don't Turn a Blind Eye to Vision Problems
Your eyes are subject to a wide variety of health conditions, from minor annoyances to serious chronic diseases and even cancer.
What You Need to Know About Chronic Dry Eye
Find out what you need to know about chronic dry eye, a condition with symptoms that may include itching, burning or stinging.
Conversations With Your Eye Care Professional May Reveal More Than Meets the Eye
A conversation with your eye doctor can help identify things that might not turn up in the eye exam and spot signs of health conditions that first manifest with eye symptoms.
How to Talk About Your Eyes
The conversation you have with your eye care professional is as important as the physical eye exam.
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