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Having a family history of glaucoma is one of the biggest risk factors for developing the condition yourself
Pink eye usually refers to infectious conjunctivitis, which can look similar to allergies or other infections and eye conditions
The lifespan of contact lenses depends on whether you have reusable or disposable lenses
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
Keep your eyes clean and try to stay makeup- and contacts-free to help move healing along
Keep your eyes healthy by not sleeping in your contacts, properly caring for your lenses and wearing eye protection when necessary
While it may seem harmless, showering — or even swimming or washing your face — with contacts in can cause sensitivity to light, irritation and even an infection
The plain answer is ‘no’ — ingredients meant to clean and disinfect your contact lenses can cause irritation, redness or dryness to your eyes
Apply a cold compress, use antihistamine eye drops and limit salt to help reduce puffiness
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