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HEALTHY VISION
(for FAQs, click here)
The following is a list of reasons it is important
to have regularly scheduled eye examinations:
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Diabetes is a leading cause of blindness
among adults 20-74 years old |
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Approximately six million people in the United States
don’t know they have diabetes |
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Long-term use of steroids or other common medications
can have a dramatic effect on eye health |
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Glaucoma is often referred to as a “quiet”
disease that may cause irreversible damage before it is
diagnosed |
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Some serious disorders may have no early warning signs |
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A regular eye examination is the best way to detect
problems befor they become major concerns |
EYE HEALTH WARNING SIGNS
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redness and inflammation of eyelids |
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blurred vision |
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double vision |
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eye pain or discomfort |
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loss of peripheral vision |
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loss of central vision |
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flashes and floaters |
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distortion of objects |
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