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Myopia vs Hyperopia: What’s the Difference?

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Many people take clear vision for granted. However, for a parent concerned about their child’s vision or someone exploring treatment options, it’s important to understand what’s causing blurry vision. The most commonly diagnosed vision problems are myopia (nearsightedness), which makes it easy to see close-up objects but difficult to see distant ones, and hyperopia (farsightedness), […]

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Is Glaucoma Hereditary?

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Glaucoma is an eye condition that has affected millions worldwide. It is commonly nicknamed “the silent thief” of vision because it can steal sight before you know what’s happening. The most common form of glaucoma is called primary open-angle glaucoma, which is hereditary. For those with a family history of glaucoma, understanding its hereditary nature […]

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What Are the Early Warning Signs of Macular Degeneration?

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Macular degeneration is an eye condition primarily affecting those aged 50 and over. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) results from macular damage or damage to the part of the eye responsible for central vision (macula). An early warning sign of macular degeneration is tiny yellow deposits at the back of the eye. Your eye doctor can […]

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