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Eye and vision health

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What’s the difference between wet and dry AMD?
Learn about the two main types of age-related macular degeneration.

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10 terms to better understand age-related macular degeneration
Learn about the stages and types of AMD, tests your eye doctor may order, and more.

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10 tips to protect your eyesight
Boost your eye health with these smart lifestyle changes. 

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3 types of eye care specialists
Learn the difference between an optician, optometrist, and ophthalmologist—and which can best suit y...

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What is presbyopia?
The ability to see things up close often declines as we age. Learn why it happens and how it can be ...

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5 questions about glaucoma, answered
Learn about the essentials of this eye disease, including risk factors and treatment.

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What you need to know about cataracts
Learn about the eye issue's symptoms, causes, and treatments, plus ways to lower your risk.

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Protect kids' eye health with sunglasses
Sunscreen isn't the only thing you need to safeguard children from harmful UV rays.

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The Specialists and Therapies That Treat IRDs
Get a look at the healthcare providers you may work with if you are living with an inherited retinal...

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Should I Be Worried If I’m Seeing Spots?
Learn why floaters appear and whether they’re cause for concern.