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The human eye is a wonderful, complex and, delicate mechanism, and it's care is essential; the comfort of your eyes is necessary for a healthy and happy day-to-day existence.

Knowing how to recognize potential eye health and vision problems before they worsen is key to protecting your sight for life.

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Eye Health News

Small Stem Cell Study Claims Early Success in Treating Eye Disease

Small Stem Cell Study Claims Early Success in Treating Eye Disease

MONDAY, Jan. 23 (HealthDay News) -- Using human embryonic stem cells to treat the eye disease macular degeneration appears to be safe and leads to some vision improvement, a small, early-stage study ...

 
 

Corrective Lenses: Use and Safety

  • A Guide to Eyeglass Lenses

    Eyeglasses now come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and styles. Find detailed information on popular devices to correct refractive errors in vision.

  • Contact Lens Safety

    Contact lenses require extra care. Here's a list of essential safety tips for wearing and storing contact lenses, and seven important contact lens cleaning tips.

  • Vision Correction: Alternatives to Laser Eye Surgery

    The number of people seeking LASIK and PRK (the two most common laser eye surgeries) has increased dramatically. But is surgery the only way to achieve 20/20 vision?

  • Vision and Age

    As your eyes age, their lenses become less flexible, and they slowly lose their ability to focus on nearby objects. It's an ongoing, lifelong process called presbyopia that usually starts between ages 40 and 45.

  • Laser Eye Surgery: Is it Right For You?

    An estimated 60 million Americans are in need of vision correction. So it's no surprise that LASIK surgery has become a highly sought-after procedure. But is it right for you?

 
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