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Aging and your eyes.(AgePage)(Medical condition overview)
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Pamphlet by: National Institute on Aging
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November 1, 2007
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Copyright informationCOPYRIGHT 2007 National Institute on Aging. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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Are you holding the newspaper farther away from your eyes than, you used to? join the crowd--age can bring changes that affect your eyesight. Some changes are more serious than others, but no matter what the problem, there are things you can do to protect your vision. The key is to have regular eye exams so you can find problems early.
Five Steps to Protect Your Eyesight
* Have your eyes checked every 1 or 2 years by an eye care professional. This can be an ophthalmologist or optometrist. He or she should put drops in your eyes to enlarge (dilate) your pupils. This is the only way to find some eye diseases, such as diabetic retinopathy, that have no early signs or ...
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