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Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) was originally used to treat malaria and is now used mostly to treat rheumatological and dermatological diseases. Its most frequent use now is for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and Lupus and is often very effective in...
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One of the most commonly asked questions in an eye exam comes right after the refraction, or glasses prescription check: “What is my vision?”
Almost invariably, people know the term “20/20”. In fact, it’s a measure of pride for many people....
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Here are 11 bad contact lens habits we eye doctors often see--
#1 Sleeping in your contacts.
This is the No. 1 risk factor for corneal ulcers, which can lead to severe vision loss and the need for a corneal transplant. Your cornea needs...
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The jury is still out on that question. There is some supportive experimental data in animal models but no well-done human studies that show significant benefit.
What you shouldn’t do is pass up taking the AREDS 2 nutritional supplement...
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You’ve been diagnosed with a cataract and you’ve been told you should have cataract surgery. The surgeon is also telling you that you should consider paying extra out-of-pocket for it.
Where did this come from? Why should you have to pay...
