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Eye Health Overview

Good eye health and eye care are crucial to preserving your vision, treating eye problems early, and protecting your overall health. Your eyes are the "gateway to your soul," and they can also reveal common or serious health problems — such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and HIV. Learn about eye exams and when to get them, how to practice good eye health, and how to treat and prevent eye conditions, from pinkeye and blepharitis to glaucoma and cataracts.

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More People -- Even Kids -- Need to Wear Sunglasses
With summer nearly upon us, our sunglass habits could use improvement, according to a new report issued today by The Vision Council, an industry group.

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A Visit to the Eye Doctor

Because you value your sight, it is important to be proactive in your eye health. Taking a role in maintaining your sight and preventing its loss includes choosing a health care provider best suited for your needs -- one who has the right training and experience, can give proper diagnosis and treatment, is informative, promotes the best possible outcome, and guides your care through genuine concern.

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