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All you need to know about conjunctivitis

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Have you ever woken up with a red, irritated, and crusty or sticky eye? You’ve likely experienced conjunctivitis, more commonly known as pink eye. This condition occurs when the conjunctiva (the clear tissue covering the white of your eye and the interior of your eyelids) becomes irritated by allergens or infection.

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Sports Eye Safety: First Aid

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Scratched eyes are some of the most common injuries caused by sports-related incidents. Especially in contact sports, fingernails and other abrasive or sharp objects pose the risk of entering the eye and causing scratches.

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Macular Degeneration

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Chances are, you know someone dealing with macular degeneration, or are dealing with it yourself. These chances only increase when the people involved are aged 50 and above, as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of vision loss among older Americans.

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Astigmatism

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Even if you know very little about eye health, you’ve likely heard of astigmatism before, and for good reason. According to the Cleveland Clinic, 1 in 3 people experience astigmatism.

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