Vision Problems Prevention

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  In late autumn, emergency medical teams enter into what they call the “CO season”— a time when the number of carbon monoxide (CO) poisonings spikes due to faulty furnaces, space heaters, ...

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  Cold Weather Brings Spike in Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

  By Lynette Summerill HERWriter on November 14, 2011 - 8:45pm
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  No matter how well-informed parents are, some will not be ready to accept their child needs glasses.

  12 Tips for Children Wearing Corrective Glasses

  Impacted 1 Lives By Mamta Singh HERWriter on July 16, 2011 - 8:57pm
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  According to the National Eye Institute (NEI) more than 11 million people in the U.S. have common eye issues.

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  The Importance of Eye Examinations

  Impacted 1 Lives By MC Kelby HERWriter on April 10, 2011 - 3:25pm
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  If you work at a computer for more than two hours each day, and find you have headaches, neck and shoulder pain, dry eyes, and blurred vision, you could have computer vision syndrome ...

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  Eye Health Tip: Protect Against Computer Vision Syndrome

  By Christine Jeffries on February 17, 2011 - 3:05pm
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  If you’ve ever held a laser pointer and wondered if it was safe to look directly into the light, the short answer is... No! Shining a laser beam directly into your eye can cause ...

  Laser Pointers Can Damage Your Eyes

  By Denise DeWitt HERWriter on October 5, 2010 - 8:43am
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  The world is full of things parents warn their teenagers not to do: don’t give rides to strangers, don’t drink and drive, don’t use drugs.

  New Fad Threatens Teenage Vision

  By Denise DeWitt HERWriter on September 9, 2010 - 7:09pm
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  People of all ages, and especially children and teens spend hours every day playing on computers and texting on cell phones.

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  Can Using the Computer Hurt Your Child’s Eyes?

  Impacted 1 Lives By Denise DeWitt HERWriter on July 21, 2010 - 7:14am
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  Spending time out in the sun can put your eyes at risk for damage that can lead to cataracts, macular degeneration, and other serious vision problems.

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  Know When UV Risks Are Greatest to Protect Your Vision

  By Denise DeWitt HERWriter on June 10, 2010 - 10:15pm
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  Many kids spend long hours during the summer playing out in the sun, often without sun glasses.

  Do Children Really Need Sun Glasses?

  By Denise DeWitt HERWriter on June 3, 2010 - 6:32pm
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  Most parents would agree that good vision is critical to their children’s success in school. But many parents don’t realize that good vision means more than being able to read the board ...

  Early Eye Exams = Back-to-School Success

  By Denise DeWitt HERWriter on August 5, 2009 - 1:47pm