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This program from The Doctor Is In looks at such common eye disorders as presbyopia, torn or detached retinas, astigmatism, cataracts, glaucoma, and night blindness, as well as such common problems as foreign particles in the eye or a scratch on the eye. It also looks at the effect on eyesight of exposure to ultraviolet light, lighting during reading, and the relationship between eyesight and TV viewing. It explains different kinds of glasses and the benefits and dangers of extended -wear contact lenses, shows a surgical treatment that eliminates the need for glasses for some people, offers tips on how to prevent some eye diseases and how to avoid some common eye injuries, and differentiates between ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians.
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