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Eye Disease Rates Rise Along With Diabetes Cases

Tags: Age-related macular degeneration, diabetes, diabetic eye disease, diabetic retinopathy, eye, eye exam, eye health, glaucoma

A new study finds the number of people with vision problems is increasing. And this is partly due to the growing number of people who have diabetes.

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Signs Your Infant Has a Vision Problem (Video)

Tags: eye exam, eye health, vision loss

Babies can show signs of vision problems as early as two months old. Often, parents are the first to notice signs. Here are some things to look for as red flags of vision issues.

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Can Aspirin Damage Eye Health?

Tags: Age-related macular degeneration, aspirin, eye exam, eye health, macular degeneration

A new study suggests taking aspirin long-term for your heart health may increase your risk for age-related macular degeneration.

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Chat With a Doctor: Ask an Ophthalmologist — Retinal Diseases

Tags: chat with a doctor, eye, eye exam, eye health, webchat

You may not give your retinas, even your eyes, a second thought. You should! Learn more about good eye care from a Cleveland Clinic physician at a live webchat Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, at noon (ET).

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Too Old to Drive?

Tags: elderly, eye exam, hearing aid, hearing exam, Hearing loss, memory loss, senior care, senior safety, vision loss

Older drivers are more likely than younger drivers to be involved in multi-vehicle crashes. Do you have an older family member whose safety behind the wheel is a concern? Find out what their affects safety and how to broach the topic.

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Think Twice About Decorative Contact Lenses (Video)

Tags: contact lens, eye, eye exam, eye health, Halloween 2012, halloween safety

It can look cool to liven up your Halloween costume with a pair of decorative contact lenses. But what you may not know is that they are not “one size fits all” and can damage your vision.

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Women in Their 60s: Staying Strong and Healthy (Video)

Tags: bone density, colon cancer, eye exam, hearing exam, HPV, mammogram, Pap smears, pelvic exams, shingles, vaccines, women of all ages series

Is 60 really the new 40? Holly L. Thacker, MD, talks about ways to keep feeling good well into your 60s.

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Age-Related Vision Loss: Help Is Available

Tags: Age-related macular degeneration, AMD, anti-angiogenesis drugs, dry AMD, eye exam, eye health, macula, retina, vision, vision loss, wet AMD

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of severe vision loss in adults over age 60. Several treatments are now available to help slow or stop the disease’s progress.

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Why Kids Need Back to School Eye Exams

Tags: back to school, eye, eye exam, eye health

Having your child’s eyes checked each year can find problems early and is important for performing in school. An expert explains.

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Baby Boomers: You Can Preserve Your Sight

Tags: AMD, cataracts, diabetes, diabetic eye disease, diabetic retinopathy, eye, eye exam, eye health, glaucoma, macular degeneration, retina, retinopathy, vision, vision loss

Most of us get our eyes checked routinely — especially if we need a prescription for glasses or contacts. But there’s a more important reason to get annual examinations after age 65: the changes that occur with age.