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Category: Macular Degeneration

Degenerative Myopia: What Is It, and What Can You Do About It

It can be scary for one to have degenerative myopia, and even worse when you don’t really know what it is. Read this article so you can get informed. Prevalence of myopia has been on the rise since studies noticed a trend in the early 1970s. In Americans, studies project that 50% will have myopia… Read More

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Top Reasons to Get an Eye Exam Every Year (Even if Your Vision is Perfect)

Feeling a little “off” lately? Maybe it’s your glasses. Having an outdated prescription can lead to a number of health complications. These can be anything from blurry vision, dizziness, to severe headaches. These and other less obvious symptoms like squinting while working at a computer can suggest you need glasses. Lessening the likelihood of these complications is simple…. Read More

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The Difference Between Wet and Dry Macular Degeneration

As we grow older, we start to notice our bodies working differently. things we used to do aren’t as easy as they were before. A big day out may leave us feeling stiff. And we can’t see quite as well as we used to.  If you’ve noticed your eyesight growing weaker, then you’re not alone. … Read More

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