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Having a first-degree biological relative with this eye condition raises your risk, but other factors are at play, too
The differences are few, but ophthalmologists can perform eye surgeries and more complex procedures
Having a family history of glaucoma is one of the biggest risk factors for developing the condition yourself
PRK and LASIK are both laser eye surgeries that can help you see better, but they’re different in technique, recovery time and who can benefit
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Eye exams are recommended once a year, especially if you have risk factors like vision loss, diabetes or a family history of eye disease
It takes millions of moving parts within the eye to make the power of vision possible
Genetic eye diseases and other conditions that impact your vision can develop in infancy and improve with early treatment
While it’s best to fix amblyopia during childhood, it can also be addressed as an adult
Your eye prescription reveals a lot about your eye health, including how they’re shaped, how well you see and what your new glasses can do for your sight
A low-vision evaluation can help identify your best options
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