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Thyroid eye disease is an immune-mediated disorder characterized by swelling, bulging, blurred vision and doubled vision. It results from the body’s own immune cells mistakenly recognizing its own ocular tissues as “foreign”.
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With matters of the heart and eyes, early detection and prevention are key. Practicing a heart-healthy lifestyle can decrease your risk of cardiovascular disease and also many eye diseases.
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Many eye health afflictions can arise during the winter. Learn how to protect your eyes from potential damage and manage symptoms.
Learning about your family's medical history can provide important clues about your predisposition to many eye diseases and vision problems.
Diabetic retinopathy
Diabetes is a devastating condition affecting more than 30 million Americans (about 9.4% of the population). Twenty percent of people first learn that they are diabetic as a result of an eye exam.
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Although trick-or-treating and Halloween get-togethers will most likely be paused this year, there’s no harm in still getting dressed up for the occasion. If you decide to wear a costume this year, please keep the following tips in mind regarding decorative contact lenses.
Blindness prevention
According to the World Health Organization, there are more than 2.2 billion individuals worldwide with vision impairment or blindness. In the U.S. alone, blindness or low vision affects more than 4.2 million Americans.
Dental and vision connection
Did you know that keeping an eye on your oral health may also benefit your eye health? Some studies suggest there is a connection between the two.
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