Eye Health: Protect Your Eyes From UV Exposure

Like your skin, your eyes never recover from UV exposure. Studies show that exposure to bright sunlight may increase the risk of developing cataracts and age-related macular degeneration, both leading causes of vision loss among older adults. UV exposure, wind and dust can also cause pterygia, benign growths on the eye’s surface. The more exposure to bright light, the greater the chance of developing these eye conditions.
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Steps You Can Take For Safer Health Care

Here are tips on what you can do to get safer health care. They were developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in partnership with the American Hospital Association and the American Medical Association.
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The Right Nutrition Can Protect Your Eyes for the Future

Our eyes are often overlooked when it comes to maintaining our health. As the population ages, maintaining one's vision throughout life is imperative to living a full and productive life. One area being studied is the impact of nutrition on eye health. More and more research is showing that improving your diet with the right nutrients or taking supplements may play an important role in maintaining long-term healthy vision.
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