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Menopause & Your Eye Health

Menopause & Your Eye Health

Menopause is a natural part of the aging process for women. It typically occurs between the ages of 45 and 55 and marks the end of a woman's...

Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness 

Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness 

Did you know that November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month? According to the National Eye Institute, diabetic eye disease refers to a group...

What is Dry Eye?

What is Dry Eye?

Tears are necessary for maintaining the health of the front surface of the eye and for providing clear vision. Dry eye is a condition in which there...