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Can You Use Tap Water With Contacts?

July 30, 2015

Find out the risks of rinsing your contact lens – or your contacts case – with tap water. Learn about bacterial infections, including Acanthamoeba keratitis Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute
Categorized as: Eye Health
Tagged with: Acanthamoeba keratitis, Contact solution, Deepinder K. Dhaliwal, eye care, eye infection, tap water, UPMC Eye Center
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Diabetic Retinopathy: A Leading Cause of Blindness

June 20, 2015

Following glaucoma and macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy is one of the leading causes of blindness in the U.S. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute
Categorized as: Eye Health
Tagged with: Alexander Anetakis, blindness, diabetes, diabetic retinopathy, eye exams, glaucoma, macular degeneration, macular edema, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, UPMC Eye Center
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Sunglasses: Protecting Your Eyes in the Winter Months

January 23, 2015

When dressing for the winter, don't forget to wear sunglasses. Learn about sunburn on the cornea and find out how UV rays can hurt your eyes in the winter. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute
Categorized as: Eye Health
Tagged with: cataracts, dry eye, eye irritation, eye redness, macular degeneration, skiers, snow, snow glare, snowboarders, sun rays, sunburn on cornea, sunglasses, UPMC Eye Center, UV rays, winter
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Halloween Makeup and Eye Care

October 29, 2014

Learn safe best practices for wearing facial and eye makeup, and cosmetic contacts during the Halloween season to help keep your eyes healthy. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute
Categorized as: Eye Health, Pediatrics
Tagged with: cosmetic contact lenses, eye doctor, eye makeup, Halloween, halloween costume, hypoallergenic, irritation, makeup products, nonprescription contact lenses, Scott Drexler, UPMC Eye Center
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Age-Related Vision Changes

September 13, 2014

Age-related vision problems are common, but the good news is they all have treatment options. Learn more about the risks associated with age and your eyes. Learn More

Categorized as: Eye Health
Tagged with: age-related macular degeneration, Andrew Eller, blueberries, broccoli, cataracts, eye disease, eye floaters, glaucoma, macular degeneration, Presbyopia, UPMC Eye Center
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What Are Legal Blindness, Visual Impairment, and Low Vision?

September 2, 2014

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

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute
Categorized as: Eye Health
Tagged with: contact lenses, eye disease, eyeglasses, legal blindness, low vision, low vision services, optometrist, UPMC Eye Center, visual impairment, William D. Smith
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Selecting the Best Sunglasses

June 26, 2014

Learn about the differences between common types of sunglasses and pick up our recommendations to help you choose the best pair for your lifestyle. Learn More

Categorized as: Eye Health
Tagged with: cornea, macular degeneration, photokeratitis, polarized lenses, Scott Drexler, sunburn, sunglasses, surgery cataract, UPMC Eye Center
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What Are Cataracts?

June 7, 2014

Cataracts are the most common cause of vision loss in people over the age of 40. Know the signs and treatment options. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute
Categorized as: Eye Health
Tagged with: blindness, cataracts, common age-related cataract, Cortical cataracts, Deepinder Dhaliwal, Double vision, eye exam, UPMC Eye Center
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What is Color Blindness?

May 18, 2014

Learn more about color blindness, including the different types of color blindness, and the diagnosis process for this genetic disorder. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute
Categorized as: Eye Health
Tagged with: Acquired color blindness, blue-yellow color blindness, Color blindness, Joel S. Schuman, red-green color blindness, UPMC Eye Center