Vision Change
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Vision Change Home Care
Home care for a vision change may include:
Take frequent breaks from reading.
Use artificial tears for
dry eyes
.
Provide plenty of light for reading.
Use reading glasses.
Avoid exposure to dust.
Avoid rubbing your eyes.
Avoid non-prescription eye drops:
Murine
Visine
Wear sunglasses that block ultraviolet light.
Follow your doctor's instructions if you use contact lenses.
Get regular eye examinations after age 40.
Take prescribed medications as directed.
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Color blindness
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Macular degeneration
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Presbyopia
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Vision change
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Last Updated: Aug 28, 2008
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