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Eyes May Provide Early Sign Of Parkinson’s Disease

People with the disease gradually lose brain cells that produce dopamine, a substance that helps control movement.

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The Surprising Uses Of Botox

You could argue that Botox has become a dirty word. When people hear it, most likely think of celebrities with too-tight faces and unnaturally smooth skin.

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Sunglasses: How To Choose the Right Pair

Next time you step outside to enjoy the summer sun, don’t forget to bring a pair of sunglasses.

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Dry winter air could mean dry eyes

By Steven A. Nielsen Cold winter air means air low in humidity content. If you are experiencing symptoms like irritated, scratchy, burning eyes, excess watering or have the feeling that something is in the eye, you could be suffering from dry eye. And while environmental factors (wind, high altitude, dry air) can cause temporary dry […]

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How can I get rid of my glasses? Part 2

By Dr. Jean Keamy Another refractive surgical procedure, PRK or photorefractive keratectomy, has over 20 years of history. PRK, like LASIK, uses the excimer laser to reshape the cornea. The difference between the two procedures is how the second layer of the cornea is exposed. With PRK, a brush or blade scrapes off the epithelium, […]

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More news you need to know about cataracts

In last month’s article, I discussed what a cataract is. For those of you who may have missed the article, I will summarize. The lens in the eye acts much like a lens in a camera. It focuses images we see onto the retina that is analogous to film in a camera. When we are […]

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