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Pittsburgh, PA 15216
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It is not a normal part of aging, but the
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age since the disease is progressive.
While it is most common in people
over the age of 65, younger-onset
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people as young as their 40s.
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Eye and Ear Health
Hearing and vision are two essential
parts of our everyday lives. Yet there
are many individuals who let ear and
eye problems go unattended. Ear and
eye health is equally as important as
taking care of the rest of the body and
should be well maintained to ensure
many years of seeing and hearing the
things you love.
Eye Health
It is important to visit your eye
care professional once a year for
a comprehensive eye exam. Although
you may think you are seeing fine,
issues may be lurking without any
warning signs. During a yearly visit,
your pupils will be dilated, or widened,
so that your eye care professional can
examine the back of the eye for damage
or disease. It is important to know
your family’s eye health history as well,
since some conditions are hereditary.
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caused by damage to blood vessels
in the retina, the light-sensitive
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progresses, symptoms may include
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