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The Eye as an Indicator of Alzheimer's?
In 2020, Alzheimer's Disease International estimated that the number of people living with dementia worldwide - nearly 5...
Aging and the Eye
Have you ever wondered what happens to the visual system as we age? What does the term "second sight" mean? What is pres...
Ways Pregnancy Can Affect Your Eyes
We all know that during pregnancy, a woman's body goes through a great deal of change hormonally and physiologically.&nb...
10 Eye-Opening Eye Facts
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Meds That Can Make Your Eyes Drier
Dry eye is a very common problem that affects women more than men and becomes more prevalent as people get older.Signs a...
- Written by Dover Eye Care
If you are seeing the 3 F's, you might have a retinal tear or detachment and you should have an eye exam quickly.
The 3 F's are:
- Flashes - flashing lights.
- Floaters - dozens of dark spots that persist in the center of your vision.
- Field cut – a...
- Written by Dover Eye Care
Red, itchy, swollen eyelids are often due to a condition called blepharitis. Blepharitis tends to be a chronic condition due to thick eyelid mucous gland production that sticks to the bases of the eyelashes. This adherent mucous can allow...
