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The Most Common Vision Problems

The Most Common Vision Problems

Dr. Richard Simon, Ophthalmologist with Baptist Outpatient Services, says common vision problems would be based on age and common things, like nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and presbyopia.

“Those are really commonly affecting at least half of our public and even larger …

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Eye Exam Importance

Eye Exam Importance

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevenvtion, about 11 million Americans over age 12 need vision correction. Dr. Richard Simon, Ophthalmologist with Baptist Outpatient Services, says at any age you should get at least your eyes checked once.…

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Age-Related Eye Diseases

Age-Related Eye Diseases

Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), cataract, diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, dry eye and low vision are age-related eye diseases. Dr. Richard Simon, Ophthalmologist with Baptist Outpatient Services, says cataract is going to happen to everybody: “You will never escape that, if …

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The Eye Area

The Eye Area

The eye skin is very thin and sensitive. It doesn’t have oil glands that the rest of the skin of the face has and it tends to dry out a little bit easier, describes Dr. Ileana Perez-Quintairos, Dermatologist at Baptist …

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