Posts Tagged ‘Cataracts’

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May26

Just Like Skin, Eyes Can ‘Burn’ in Strong Sun

by admin on May 26th, 2008 at 8:40 am
Posted In: Family Health

Kids, teens more susceptible to sun-related vision damage without proper protection. Don’t overlook your eyes when you’re thinking about ultraviolet (UV) protection as the weather heats up, experts say. Overexposure to the sun’s UV rays has been linked to a number of eye problems, such as age-related cataracts, pterygium, photokeratitis and corneal degenerative changes, according to […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Feb09

Cataracts

by admin on February 9th, 2008 at 8:00 am
Posted In: Medical Notes

Cataracts Cataracts are a leading cause of sight problems One in three people over the age of 65 has a cataract. Left untreated cataracts can significantly impair vision. However, a simple, routine operation that can be done as a day case will usually restore the sight.

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