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Five Tips for Safely Managing Aggressive Behavior in Someone with Alzheimer’s

Learn the possible reasons for aggressive behavior and some helpful tips for managing the immediate situation.

Monday, March 27, 2017

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Possible Causes of Alzheimer's Disease

Learn about the genetic, lifestyle, and environmental factors that may contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s disease.

Tuesday, May 23, 2017

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Prescription Medications That Can Affect Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Patients often ask if their medications affect the risk of vision loss from age-related macular degeneration (AMD). One class of medications can lead to more severe vision loss in people with the wet form of the disease, and another class of drugs may have a beneficial effect.

Monday, March 27, 2017

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Vitamins for Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Do You Have the Correct Formula?

Vitamins can help certain patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) decrease their risk of losing central vision. But it’s important to find the right vitamins, since many are marketed for eye health but only a few have formulas that have proven effective.

Saturday, April 22, 2017

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Childhood Glaucoma

Learn about the various forms of childhood glaucoma, as well the associated risk factors, examination procedures, and treatments.

Saturday, March 25, 2017

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Glaucoma: Understanding the Visual Field Test

The visual field test is a crucial part of glaucoma diagnosis, and is repeated periodically to determine if the disease is stable or getting worse.

Saturday, March 25, 2017

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