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Eye Conditions

What is Trichiasis?

By HVA published 1 year ago

Have 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 1 year ago

Macular 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 1 year ago

Diabetes 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. 

Eye Conditions

What You Need To Know About Cataracts – Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

By HVA published 2 years ago

A 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.