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Having a family history of glaucoma is one of the biggest risk factors for developing the condition yourself
Eye exams are recommended once a year, especially if you have risk factors like vision loss, diabetes or a family history of eye disease
Even napping with contacts in can lead to eye infections, lens displacement and dry eyes
Cosmetic procedures such as iris implants and corneal tattooing bring a risk of vision loss
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Nocturnal lagophthalmos may be caused by damaged nerves or muscles in your face
They may help, but it depends on factors like the stage of your disease
A decrease in visual signals to your brain can lead to seeing things that aren’t really there
A loss of central vision might complicate things behind the wheel
If your eyes suddenly take on a different color, it could be a sign of a medical concern
This glaucoma drug can also thicken lashes, just note side effects
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