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  • Article - 3 Minute Read

    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

    Find out how you can avoid eye damage from computer screens and devices.
  • Article - 4 Minute Read

    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 Eye Center

    Categorized as: Eye Health, Family Health, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: eye health, glaucoma, glaucoma prevention, glaucoma risk factors

    Learn more about how you can prevent glaucoma
  • Article - 1 Minute Read

    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

    Learn more about treating eye burns
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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 Eye Center

    Categorized as: Eye Health

    Tagged with: bacterial infection, eye health, Eye Styles

  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    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 Eye Center

    Categorized as: Eye Health

    Tagged with: blindness, detached retina, eye health, eye injury, retina, retinal detachment, vision loss

    A detached retina may result in vision loss if not treated by a trained medical professional. Know the signs and symptoms.
  • Article - 3 Minute Read

    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

  • Infographic

    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

    Egg Health Benefits
  • Article - 5 Minute Read

    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

    keeping eyes healthy wearing contacts

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