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Healthy eyes and vision are very important to a child’s development. Schedule an eye exam for your child and learn how to protect and help develop your child’s vision.... Details >
National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
If you are age 65 or older, have your eyes checked every 1–2 years. People with diabetes should have their eyes checked more often.... Details >
National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Half of all blindness can be prevented. A vision screening does not replace an eye doctor's exam, but it can help identify people who are at risk for eye disease.... Details >
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Age can bring changes that affect your eyesight. But regular eye exams can help. With early detection, many eye problems can be treated and your risk of vision loss reduced. ... Details >
If you need eyeglasses, cannot afford them and do not have insurance that pays for glasses, you may submit an application to New Eyes' voucher program to your social worker or caseworker.... Details >
Each year, nearly 6,000 motorists suffer serious eye injuries or even blindness because of improperly jump-starting a dead vehicle battery. Learn how to safely jump-start a vehicle and what to do if b... Details >
This page contains a helpful checklist that you can use before and during your eye examination.... Details >
There are very few individuals who don’t spend a couple of hours a day on the computer. Intense computer viewing may result in computer vision syndrome (CVS). Find tips on how you can reduce eye strai... Details >
Staring at your computer screen, smartphone, video game or other digital devices for long periods won’t cause permanent eye damage, but your eyes may feel dry and tired. Find tips on how to reduce ey... Details >
You can help prevent eyestrain by making changes to your computer workspace and by visiting your eye doctor. Here are a few suggestions on how to make your workspace more comfortable.... Details >