Eyes & Vision: Prevention
Should I have laser surgery for nearsightedness?
07/07/07, HealthwiseLaser surgery for nearsightedness attempts to correct nearsightedness by using a laser to change the shape of the cornea. The goal of surgery is to allow someone who is nearsighted to see clearly without corrective lenses or to be less de
Motion Sickness - Home Treatment
04/12/07, HealthwiseThe following tips may help you avoid motion sickness when you travel:
Diabetic Retinopathy - Prevention
04/13/07, HealthwiseThere are steps you can take to reduce your chance of vision loss from diabetic retinopathy and its complications:
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Retinal Detachment - Prevention
09/14/07, HealthwiseYou cannot prevent most cases of retinal detachment.
Nearsightedness (Myopia) - Prevention
07/07/07, HealthwiseAlthough nearsightedness (myopia) is easily treated, it cannot be prevented, nor can you keep it from getting worse when you have it. It often gets worse, sometimes rapidly, until the late teens or early 20s, when it usually stabilize
Farsightedness (Hyperopia) - Prevention
11/23/07, HealthwiseFarsightedness (hyperopia) cannot be prevented.
Glaucoma - Prevention
05/23/08, HealthwiseMost of the risk factors (such as age, race, and family history) for glaucoma are beyond your control. If you are older than age 20, you need to have an eye examination that includes tests for glaucoma every 3 to 5 years. These tests
Blocked Tear Ducts - Prevention
04/11/08, HealthwiseMost blocked tear ducts cannot be prevented. The majority of blocked tear ducts are present at birth (congenital) when the thin tissue covering the tear duct does not open normally.
Cataracts - Prevention
10/01/07, HealthwiseThere is no proven way to prevent cataracts. However, certain lifestyle habits may help slow cataract development. These include:
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