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Preventing Eye Damage From Computer Screens

June 4, 2019

Busy professionals spend a lot of time looking at a computer screen. Find out how you can avoid eye damage from computer screens and devices.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Eye Center

Categorized as: Eye Health

Tagged with: computer eye strain, computer vision syndrome, eye health, eye strain
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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 at UPMC.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Eye Center

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 damageRead 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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What Is a Detached Retina?

March 17, 2017

A detached retina may result in vision loss if not treated by a trained medical professional. Learn more about the signs and symptoms of retinal detachment.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Eye Center

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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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, cholesterol, eggs, eye health, healthy, healthy eating, healthy food choices, healthy pregnancy, infographic, nutrition, omega-3s, protein, weight loss
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Keeping Your Eyes Healthy While 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 Eye Center

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