SIGNS OF ABNORMAL EYE DISCHARGE
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SIGNS OF ABNORMAL EYE DISCHARGE
Throughout the course of the day, your eyes will produce mucus or rheum, which helps remove waste from your eyes along with other harmful debris. When you blink, you’re able to flush out the mucus before it hardens, but when you’re sleeping, the mucus will accumulate in the corners of your eyes. When you wake […]
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FACTS ABOUT MACULAR DEGENERATION
Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) is the most prevalent cause of partial and total vision impairment in senior citizens. It occurs when the macula – the center of the retina – begins to break down. If macular degeneration goes untreated, it will lead to blindness. However, if your ophthalmologist catches it early, it can be treated […]
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PREGNANCY AND BLURRY VISION
If you’re pregnant – especially with your first baby – you can expect a lot of things, including advice from friends, relatives, doctors, and even strangers on the street. They’ll tell you how to predict the sex of the baby, what to eat, which exercises you should be doing or not doing, etc. But they […]
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HOW GLAUCOMA IS DIAGNOSED
You’ve no doubt heard of glaucoma and the resulting partial or total vision loss that it can cause. You may know that scientists believe it is an inherited disease, and that it can be exacerbated by factors such as smoking, blunt trauma, chemical exposure, and high blood pressure. Did you know, though, that if it’s […]
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