What is glaucoma?
An ophthalmologist at Baylor College of Medicine discusses glaucoma symptoms, causes, and the importance of screening.
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Halloween eye contacts: Stay safe with these tips
Novelty eye contacts could be the finishing touches to your ghoulish Halloween costume. But before you don those “purrfect” cat eyes or transform into a
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Healthy Habits: Uplifting music keeps Dr. Christina Weng motivated and energized
It can sometimes be difficult to find ways to stay healthy, so we’ve asked members of our Baylor College of Medicine community to share what
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Healthy Habits: Daily strolls, quality family time help Dr. Zaina Al-Mohtaseb stay active
Taking care of your health is a priority and nobody knows that more than physicians and healthcare providers. It can sometimes be difficult to find
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Seeing clearly: Know your risk for macular degeneration
More than 60 million Americans are estimated to be at high risk for vision loss. However, according to the CDC, only half of those at
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Healthy Habits: Daily stretching, outdoor activities keep Dr. Lauren Blieden moving
Taking care of your health is a priority and nobody knows that more than physicians and healthcare providers. It can sometimes be difficult to find
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Laser eye treatments: See more clearly in 2017
Is 2017 the year to get rid of glasses and contacts? If so, you are probably investigating laser options. Dr. Zaina Al-Mohtaseb, assistant professor of
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Throwback Thursday: History has its eyes on you
From virtual reality headsets, to digital cameras and programs that let people with disabilities communicate, eye tracking software is a technology that has been integrated
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Rhodopsin most likely works as a dimer in living cells
Although rhodopsin — the molecule that allows the eye to detect dim light — has a long and well-recognized history of more than 100 years,
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Healthy Habits: Family time keeps Dr. Sumitra Khandelwal motivated
Taking care of your health is a priority and nobody knows that more than physicians and healthcare providers. It can sometimes be difficult to find
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