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What can you tell me about uveitis?
Premium Health News ServiceQ. I'm 64 and have been diagnosed with uveitis in my right eye. What causes it, and what's the best treatment? A. Uveitis is inflammation of one or more of the parts of the uvea, the layer of tissue that lies between the retina and the white of the eye...Tags: Steroid Therapy, Women's Health, Inflammation, Chemical Industry, Lymphoma
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Feast your eyes on kale
FARGO, N.D. - I really need to clean the windshield. It's really dirty, my husband commented one day about 15 years ago. I was looking straight ahead through the crystal-clear windshield on the passenger side of the vehicle. I strained my neck to peek...Tags: Kale, Vitamin K, Vitamin Therapy, Eyes and Vision, Omega-3 Fatty Acid
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Will cataract surgery worsen macular degeneration?
Premium Health News ServiceQ. I've been diagnosed with macular degeneration and cataracts in both eyes. Could cataract surgery worsen my macular degeneration? A. Retina specialists like myself used to be concerned that cataract surgery might worsen macular degeneration. Results...Tags: Macular Degeneration, National Institutes of Health, Eyes and Vision
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Some nutrients can stave off vision loss and eye disease that occurs as we age
Even if you are reading this without glasses, it's not too early to start taking your eye vitamins. Some nutrients can stave off the burdensome vision loss and eye disease that occur as we age, mounting research suggests. But claims by supplement...
Tags: Fish Oil (dietary supplement), Diseases and Illnesses, Glaucoma, Vitamin Therapy, Eyes and Vision
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Mom's Summer Survival Guide: Fun in the sun ... safely
Temperatures are getting hotter, the days longer and school is almost out for summer. WSBT is continuing its series "Mom's Summer Survival Guide," by taking a look at protecting your child's skin and eyes this summer. There are three things no one...
Tags: Sunburn, Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure, Skin Cancer, Macular Degeneration, Skin Conditions
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Blind Faith ... Second chance for pup with cataracts?
South Bend Tribune Staff WriterWhen Gilmer Park veterinary technician Jennifer Bisig brought a 13-week-old blind Shih Tzu puppy home, her family decided to rename the little dog. “She was named Willow,” Bisig said. “My daughter, Hannah, renamed her Faith.”...Tags: Health, Human Body, Eyes and Vision
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Both eye and vision care should be insured
Marylanders are extremely fortunate to have some of the nation's finest health care resources readily available within our borders. As Vincent DeMarco points out in his recent commentary ("Health exchanges benefit Md. families," Feb. 16), we also lead the...Tags: Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, Health, Human Body, Eyes and Vision
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His vision for a better world [Corrected]
While most of us don't think twice about our ability to see the world around us, many lack even the basic access to eyeglasses. -------------------- FOR THE RECORD: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated Dr. Ahsan Khan was the president of...Tags: Environmental Issues, Abbott Laboratories, Glaucoma, Health, Eyes and Vision
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Senior Center Open House and Senior Fall Prevention Day set for Sept. 21
More than 1,200 Marylanders die every year because of a fall, according to the National Council on Aging. In fact, falls are the leading cause of injury deaths among people older than 65 and the leading cause of doctor visits, hospitalizations and...Tags: Macular Degeneration, Diabetes, Diseases and Illnesses, Chemical Industry, Health
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OUR HEALTH: I can see clearly now!
Thanks to iLASIK, I can see clearly now!
After years of consideration, Mark Cox of Lynchburg finally made the decision to have LASIK eye surgery. His only regret is that he didn’t get it done sooner.
According to the Vision Council of...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Economy, Business and Finance, Health, Glaucoma, File Sharing
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Diabetic retinopathy
Question: I recently became a diabetic. My doctor told me I might develop Diabetic Retinopathy. What is it? Answer: Diabetic Retinopathy is damage to the blood vessels in the retina. A healthy retina is essential for good vision. Damage to the...Tags: Trips and Vacations, Diabetes, Diseases and Illnesses, Somerset County (Pennsylvania), Travel
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Get the Skinny on Foods to Help Protect Our Eyes
WGNO NewsWe’re always talking about foods that are good for our waistline, our hearts, and even our skin, but how about foods that are good for our eyes, as well? In today’s Get the Skinny: the top foods that might help to protect our vision, and how...Tags: Vitamin E, Macular Degeneration, Beta-Carotene, Vitamin C, Human Body
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