Covid-19 and Your Eye CareCovid-19 and Your Eye Care
If you are visiting your ophthalmologist’s office for routine eye care or for an urgent need, we understand you may feel nervous about going to your appointment during the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). Rest assured that ophthalmologists, like all medical professionals, follow strict hygiene and disinfection guidelines.

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Eye Exams May Help Identify Seniors at Risk of Dementia

Eye Exams May Help Identify Seniors at Risk of Dementia
Eye exams in aging adults may catch more than just vision problems. A new study bolsters evidence that certain types of vision problems may point to an elevated risk of dementia.

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Most People Don’t Use Marijuana for Glaucoma, Study Shows

Most People Don’t Use Marijuana for Glaucoma, Study Shows
A survey of people with glaucoma, ophthalmologists and marijuana dispensaries revealed that few patients rely on marijuana to treat glaucoma and ophthalmologists are hesitant to recommend it.

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20 Ways Aging Changes Your Eyes

20 Ways Aging Changes Your Eyes
Sure, aging can affect the eyes – but vision loss is not the norm. Encourage your aging patients to watch for these 20 common changes to vision and eye health.

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Promising New Treatments for Retinitis Pigmentosa

Promising New Treatments for Retinitis Pigmentosa
Current treatments help only a fraction of the estimated 100,000 Americans with this condition. But advances in gene therapy may soon improve vision in a greater number of people.

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Free Infographics: Healthy Eyes, Happy Lives

Free Infographics: Healthy Eyes, Happy Lives
The risk of eye disease increases with age, yet many seniors are reluctant to visit the doctor. Share these infographics on social media or display them in your office.

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