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Dominant Eye Test

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Do you know what your dominant eye is? Maybe you didn’t know dominant eyes were a thing at all! Your dominant eye is the eye that provides a slightly greater degree of input to the visual part of your brain and more accurately relays information about objects you see. Figuring out what your dominant eye is can help you understand what this means for the way you see the world. Plus, it’s a fun and quick test!

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Glaucoma Awareness Month

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The beginning of the year is a time we often decide to start fresh and make better decisions about our health. Did you know that feeling your best also includes seeing your best? January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. So, this year, make the decision to take care of your eyes and take advantage of the many available resources! Here are five things you should know about Glaucoma.

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Eye Health Information for Adults Under 40

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By the time adults reach their early 20s, eye and vision systems are considered fully developed. Most people find that their vision and eye health generally remain stable throughout their mid-20s and 30s. At this stage of life, it is important to establish good eye health habits for a lifetime of strong, healthy vision. For example, people with diabetes or pre-diabetes need to have regular eye exams to make sure they don’t develop diabetic eye disease. A big part of diabetic eye care is working with your doctors to control weight and blood sugar, as well as blood pressure and cholesterol.

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Milia

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Any type of skin bump or discoloration can be surprising to many. If you’ve noticed tiny, white bumps mainly on your cheeks, nose or eyelids, you may be dealing with milia. Milia bumps are often mistaken for small white heads. The most common occurrences of milia arise from old skin cells that get trapped under new skin cells in the process of natural exfoliation. Over time, the old cells harden and form small cysts under the skin, causing you to notice these small bumps. Other types of milia can be caused from skin damage such as rashes, injuries or sun exposure, long term use of steroids, or genetic autoimmune conditions. People of all ages and skin types are at risk to get milia, but there are a few things that can increase your risk

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Diet & Nutrition

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Your eyes aren’t getting any younger, but there are ways to protect and keep them healthy. Maintaining a nutrient-rich diet is a great way to lower your risk for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), cataracts and perhaps even dry eye later in life. Research shows that foods rich in Vitamins C and E, Zinc, Lutein, Zeaxanthin, and Omega-3 fatty acids are linked to prevention of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD). Did you also know that regularly enjoying a piece of fruit and a side of vegetables can help prevent vision loss from cataracts? Fruits and vegetables containing antioxidants are key in preventing cataracts by delaying or slowing down oxidation, which causes aging or cell death. Oxidation can lead to cataracts by causing changes to fats and proteins in the eye’s lens, making the lens cloudy. For those who have already developed AMD, the Age-Related Eye Diseases Study (AREDS2) found that supplements may be able to slow the progression. These supplements include:

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