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October is Audiology Awareness Month

October 4, 2022

We know. You’re probably asking, “Why is a blog that’s devoted to eye care and vision health posting about hearing (technically termed ‘audiology’)?” Good question. October is Audiology Awareness Month, and SightMD wants you to be proactive in staying on top of…

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How To Prevent Macular Degeneration?

September 29, 2022

At what age does Age-Related Macular Degeneration usually begin? Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) is a progressive retinal disease that causes central vision loss. Affecting up to 11 million people in the United States alone, ARMD is a leading cause of…

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Why Are My Ears Ringing?

September 12, 2022

What is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is the medical term for a ringing or buzzing noise in the ears. Most people refer to tinnitus as “ringing in the ears.” However, you may hear more than just ringing. Although you hear sounds in…

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Understanding Eye Floaters

July 13, 2022

Eye floaters look like tiny specks, dots, or circles that appear in your field of vision. They can also take the form of lines or cobwebs that seem to be located directly in front of your eye. If you try to…

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Understanding Ocular Migraines

May 16, 2022

Ocular Migraine has been used to refer to a number of migraine subtypes that are characterized by a variety of visual disturbances including visual loss, blind spots, zig-zag lines, or seeing stars. This type of migraine may occur without any…

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5 Ways To Prevent Vision Loss From Glaucoma

May 2, 2022

Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide. It’s characterized by abnormally high eye pressure that slowly damages the optic nerve. Unfortunately, vision loss due to glaucoma can’t be treated. That makes these steps to prevent vision loss all the more…

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The Dos and Dont’s of Pink Eye

April 28, 2022

How do you get pink eye Pink eye, or infectious conjunctivitis, a common eye infection that occurs in children and adults, is caused by viruses or bacteria entering the eye. This usually happens when you touch a dirty surface and…

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Can Cataracts Cause Headaches?

April 20, 2022

It can be difficult enough to navigate the vision issues associated with cataracts. After all, cataracts cause things to look blurry, hazy, or dull. They might make you see double and increase your sensitivity to light. But can a clouded lens…

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