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Can You Prevent Glaucoma? 3 Things to Start Doing Now

March 12, 2018

Glaucoma is frightening because it doesn't often cause symptoms. Learn about your risk factors and how to prevent glaucoma. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute
Categorized as: Eye Health, Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: eye health, glaucoma, glaucoma prevention, glaucoma risk factors
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How to Treat Eye Burns

June 2, 2017

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 damage Read More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine
Categorized as: Eye Health
Tagged with: burns, eye burns, eye health, eyes, trauma and emergency care
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This Is What You Need to Know to Treat an Eye Stye

May 16, 2017

Typically caused by a bacterial infection, eye styes are easily treatable at home. Follow these tips to treat and prevent unsightly eye styes Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute
Categorized as: Eye Health
Tagged with: bacterial infection, eye health, Eye Styles
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What Is a Detached Retina?

March 17, 2017

A detached retina may result in vision loss if not treated by a trained medical professional. Know the signs and symptoms. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute
Categorized as: Eye Health
Tagged with: blindness, detached retina, eye health, eye injury, retina, retinal detachment, vision loss
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Pink Eye: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

November 21, 2016

Pink eye (conjunctivitis) is a common but very contagious condition. Learn how to treat it and prevent its spread. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care
Categorized as: Eye Health, Family Health
Tagged with: back to school, conjunctivitis, contagious, eye health, eye inflammation, Eye pain, pink eye
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Eye Opening: How Our Eyes Reveal Health Clues

May 20, 2016

Your eyes can reveal a host of chronic health problems, ranging from HIV to high cholesterol. Learn eye symptoms to watch for with our eye health guide. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute
Categorized as: Eye Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: eye health, eyes, vision
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Health Benefits of Eating Eggs

May 29, 2015

Eggs provide a variety of benefits, like promoting a healthy pregnancy and a healthy brain. Learn more about their nutritional value. View Infographic

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Nutrition
Tagged with: benefits of eggs, brain health, Breakfast and Brunch Recipes, cholesterol, eggs, eye health, healthy, healthy eating, healthy food choices, healthy pregnancy, infographic, Nutrition, omega-3s, protein, weight loss
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Contact Lens Safety: Keeping Your Eyes Healthy Wearing Contacts

December 6, 2013

Learn the easy steps you can take every day to protect and improve your eye health while wearing contact lenses. Healthy eyes are essential to your daily life. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute
Categorized as: Eye Health
Tagged with: Acanthamoeba, adenovirus, Amy Nau OD, chlorine, contact lens and low vision services, contact lenses, eye doctor, eye drops, eye health, eye infection, redness or irritation, sterile solutions