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Meds That Can Make Your Eyes Drier
Dry eye is a very common problem that affects women more than men and becomes more prevalent as people get older.Signs a...
The 20-20-20 Rule
In our modern world, people spend hours on end staring at computer screens, smartphones, tablets, e-readers, and books t...
Signs of Retinal Detachment -- the 3 F's
If you are seeing the 3 F's, you might have a retinal tear or detachment and you should have an eye exam quickly.The 3 F...
Blepharitis, a Common Eye Condition
Red, itchy, swollen eyelids are often due to a condition called blepharitis. Blepharitis tends to be a chronic condition...
When Your Contacts Are No Longer Cutting...
More middle-aged and older adults are wearing soft contacts than ever.And one of the biggest reasons they stop wearing c...
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Choroidal nevus is the fancy word for a freckle in the back of the eye.
This lesion arises from a collection of cells that make pigment in the choroid, which lines the back of the retina and supplies the retina with nutrients. These choroidal...
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Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) was originally used to treat malaria and is now used mostly to treat rheumatological and dermatological diseases. Its most frequent use now is for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and Lupus and is often very effective in...