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Kids' Vision Tests Don't Catch Common Eye Problems
Eye tests commonly used in schools and pediatricians' offices don't do a good job of finding vision errors like farsightedness and astigmatism in school-aged kids, even though they're great at catching nearsightedness. That's the news from researchers in Australia, who tested 12-year-olds with the usual eye chart test, in which children read a chart with letters in ever-smaller sizes.
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Eye Health Information
- Conjunctivitis Information
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Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis, or pink eye, occurs when the mucus membrane covering the outer surface of the eyeball gets inflamed. Usually, a viral or bacterial infection is the cause, but allergies, contact lenses, environmental irritants, and defective tear ducts can also trigger the problem. Though pink eye can be uncomfortable and highly contagious, it rarely causes any permanent damage. more »
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- Macular Degeneration Information
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Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration usually goes undetected until it reaches the advanced stage, when noticeable changes in central vision become apparent, such as blurring, waviness, or a loss of color. Blinds spot are usually noticeable, and eventually there can be a complete loss of central vision. Peripheral vision is almost never affected. more »
Macular Degeneration News
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