Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is an acquired ocular disorder and a leading cause of legal blindness in persons over sixty.1 AMD affects the macula, the central part of the retina, which is responsible for providing clear, sharp vision needed for
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You rely on them from the moment you wake up to when you turn off the lights at night. But are you really giving your eyes the care they deserve? We talked to Deeba Chaudri, OD, a New York City-based
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There are things you can do to help keep your eyes healthy and make sure you are seeing your best: Eat a healthy, balanced diet. Your diet should include plenty or fruits and vegetables, especially deep yellow and green leafy
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You love gazing at the ocean, taking in a double feature, and admiring your loved one’s smile (who doesn’t?). But none of these things would be possible without a healthy set of eyes. Still, since seeing is such a commonplace
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Eye safety can be easily overlooked, sometimes to our own detriment and a lifetime of regret. Imagine that yesterday you could see perfectly well, but after an accident, today you’re only partially sighted — to the extent that you can
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Good vision is a precious gift — and one that’s easy to take for granted. Imagine for a minute what life would be like if your vision was permanently impaired and could not be corrected with eyeglasses, contact lenses or
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Puffy eyes and dark circles under the eyes occur for many reasons, including inherited facial features, allergies, stress, eye fatigue and individual skin characteristics such as texture. While certain home remedies such as soothing cucumber slices — or even anti-hemorrhoid
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Vision insurance and vision plans (such as VSP and EyeMed) can significantly lower your cost of eye care and prescription eyewear. Though “vision insurance” is the term commonly used to describe plans that reduce the cost of eye exams, eyeglasses,
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Enter the contact lens care aisle of most supermarkets and drugstores, and you’ll find a confusing array of products. Though daunting, it’s essential to understand lens care: Not caring for your soft contact lenses properly can lead to a variety
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Comprehensive Eye Exam Optometrists and ophthalmologists use a wide variety of tests and procedures to examine your eyes. These tests range from simple ones, like having you read an eye chart, to complex tests, such as using a high-powered lens
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