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    Tips & How-Tos

    4 Nutrition Tips for Eye Health

    Eye health can be supported through a healthy diet rich with nutrients from fruits, vegetables, and omega-3 fatty acids. Follow these nutrition tips for healthy eye maintenance.

    Tuesday, May 23, 2017
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    Tips & How-Tos

    9 Tips for Healthy Living With an Eye Disease

    Healthy living benefits overall physical well-being, which helps promote overall eye health. Learn more about how to maintain a healthy lifestyle while living with an eye disease.

    Tuesday, May 23, 2017
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    Choosing the Right Medication

    The medication that you and your doctor decide is best for you will depend on a number of factors, including (but not limited to):

    Tuesday, May 23, 2017
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    Tips & How-Tos

    Creating a Glaucoma Treatment Plan

    A treatment plan is a plan that you and your doctor agree to as the way to manage your glaucoma. Its details should be included in your medical chart and updated periodically, as needed.

    Tuesday, May 23, 2017
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    How Your Health Can Affect Driving

    As you get older, you may find that driving becomes harder to do. You may have trouble seeing well at night or you may not react as quickly to sudden events or other driving conditions. Learn the types of medical conditions that can affect driving, including Alzheimer’s disease, age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, and certain types of medication.

    Tuesday, May 23, 2017

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