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Should I See an Optometrist, Ophthalmologist or Optician?
By HVA published 2 weeks agoHave you ever searched “eyecare” online? If so, you likely found three different terms for professionals who deliver such care: optometrist, ophthalmologist and optician.

Prevention
Healthy Eyes, Healthier You: The Importance of Preventative Eye Care
By HVA published 2 weeks agoPeople often say, “The eyes are the window to the soul,” but did you know that your eyes provide powerful insight into your overall health?

Making Life Easier for People with Low Vision
By HVA published 2 months agoAs we age, our vision naturally starts to decline. This can make everyday tasks difficult, especially for seniors with low vision.

Eye Conditions
What is Trichiasis?
By HVA published 2 months agoHave you ever heard of trichiasis? If no, you’re not alone. It's a condition affecting eyelashes, which can cause a number of symptoms, like eye irritation, redness and even vision loss.

Eye Conditions
Macular Degeneration - Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
By HVA published 5 months agoMacular degeneration is a common eye disease that causes vision loss in older adults. It occurs when the macula, the part of the eye that allows you to see fine details, begins to deteriorate.

Eye Conditions
How Diabetes Can Affect Your Eye Health
By HVA published 5 months agoDiabetes is a serious disease that can affect many parts of your body, including your eyes. In fact, diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in adults in the United States.

It's not too late: Clinical trial seeking participants with chronic Thyroid Eye Disease (TED)
By Brandpoint published 8 months ago(BPT) - Imagine living for years, sometimes decades, with debilitating eye symptoms that not only affect your day-to-day activities, but often get written off or misdiagnosed by doctors.

Prevention
Protect your vision with 7 habits for healthy retinas
By Brandpoint published 9 months agoHabits that support a healthy lifestyle come in many forms, like eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly and keeping an eye on blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

Common Age-Related Eye Problems
By HVA published 11 months agoThey say your eyes are the window to your soul, but they can also tell a lot about your overall health.

Eye Test Every Senior Should Have
By HVA published 11 months agoThe American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends that you have an annual or biennial eye exam if you are over 65 years old

Prevention
Sunny Days Outside? Don’t Forget Your Sunglasses to Protect Your Eyes.
By HVA published 1 year agoProlonged unprotected exposure can lead to photokeratitis, a sunburn on your eye that can cause temporary blindness or blotchy vision, cataracts and worsen glaucoma.

Eye Conditions
What You Need To Know About Cataracts – Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
By HVA published 1 year agoA cataract is the clouding of the lens, due to the protein that makes up the lens behind the eye beginning to change in structure, thus getting in the way of normal clarity of your vision.