Search Results for: optometrist
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How to Treat Eye Burns
Corneal burn can result when certain chemicals come into contact with your eyes.Corneal burn, or eye burn, can result when certain chemicals come into contact with your eyes. This painful injury can cause permanent eye and vision damageRead More
Categorized as: Eye Health
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Yes, Concussions Are Treatable. Here’s How.
A multidisciplinary management approach is needed for patients to achieve optimal recovery from concussion. Learn more about how concussions are treated.Read More
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Sports Medicine
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How Young Is Too Young for Contact Lenses?
How young is too young for contact lenses? Our experts weigh in on the factors you need to consider before your child begins wearing contacts.Read More
Categorized as: Eye Health
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What Are Legal Blindness, Visual Impairment, and Low Vision?
Discover the difference between low vision, visual impairment, and legal blindness. Find out how each is diagnosed and treated at the UPMC Eye Center.Read More
Categorized as: Eye Health, Health Topics A-Z
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Children’s Eye Safety and Health Month
Learn about eye safety for children and discover some guidelines for selecting safe toys for young children to help keep their eyes free of injury.Read More
Categorized as: Eye Health, Pediatrics
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What Is Macular Degeneration, and How Is It Treated?
Learn more about dry and wet macular degeneration, including the causes, risks, and symptoms of macular degeneration, as well as treatment options.Read More
Categorized as: Eye Health, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Senior Health
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Eye Exams for Children
Eye exams are part of a yearly visit with a pediatrician. Learn more about pediatric eye exams, signs of child vision issues, and treatment options.Read More
Categorized as: Eye Health, Pediatrics
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The Importance of Eye Exams
Learn more about the importance of eye exams and what to expect during your visit with the eye doctor.Read More
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What Causes Eye Twitching? About Ocular Myokymia
Ocular myokymia, commonly known as eyeball twitching, can be either twitching of the eyelids or the twitching of the eyeball. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Eye Health, Health Topics A-Z