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    <title>Choosing the Right Frame Color for You</title>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:09:20 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>This spring's "in" colors for eyeglass frames and sunglasses, according to the Pantone fashion color report.</description>
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    <title>Buyer's Guide to Ski Goggles, with Helpful Video on Features</title>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:44:16 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>If you're looking to buy new ski goggles, here are 12 helpful tips, with a video of cool features to look for.</description>
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    <title>Glaucoma News: Large Doses of Calcium and Iron May Increase Glaucoma Risk</title>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:56:25 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>Iron and calcium supplementation above certain levels may increase the risk of developing glaucoma in people aged 40 and over, says recent research. Here are details.</description>
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    <title>Cosmetic Eye Procedures - FAQ</title>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:39:52 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>Are eyelash extensions safe? Before you get them, ask your eye doctor. In some cases, eye irritation and other symptoms have occurred due to certain ingredients in the glues and removal agents.</description>
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    <title>Preventing Eye Injuries at Work</title>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:25:26 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>Want to reduce the possibility of eye injuries where you work? Here is a list of risk factors you can address, such as being distracted.</description>
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    <title>New Children's Book: All About Color Blindness</title>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:41:18 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>Easy-to-read, insightful, informative book for color vision deficient children, as well as for their friends, parents and teachers who want to help.</description>
    <category>Color Blindness</category>
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    <title>Eye-Related Apps for Apple and Android Devices</title>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:38:31 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>New items on this handy app list include Eye Color Booth, Night Vision Camera, and MedMinder for glaucoma drops and other medications.</description>
    <category>Eye Downloads</category>
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    <title>Sunglass Quiz</title>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:52:42 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>How much do you know about sunglasses and UV light? Take this fun self-quiz to find out!</description>
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    <title>2012 Checklist for Better Vision and Eye Health</title>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:27:49 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>If you believe that vision is one of your most valued senses, put your belief into action! Make your eyes a priority this year, with this handy checklist.</description>
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    <title>Is Diabetic Retinopathy Declining...or Increasing?</title>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:24:06 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>The Centers for Disease Control recently reported that vision problems from diabetes were increasing AND decreasing. What's the truth?</description>
    <category>Diabetic Retinopathy</category>
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    <title>Vision and Driving After Age 65</title>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:37:53 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>Someday, you may not be able to drive anymore due to vision or other problems. A survey found that many older Floridians have no backup plan for when/if that happens. Do you?</description>
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    <title>Excellent Vision Found in Ancient Marine Predator</title>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:16:41 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>Faceted eyes provided amazingly clear vision for this dangerous creature that lived 500 million years ago.</description>
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    <title>With Some Help From Science, Tadpoles Grow Eyes in Their Tail</title>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:28:29 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>Scientists have discovered a way to grow eye tissue in unusual places. Why they would want to do this? Read on...</description>
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    <title>Toys and Eye Safety</title>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:22:37 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>W.A.T.C.H. published its list of the 10 worst toys for 2011. At least two may cause eye injuries in young children, and here's why.</description>
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    <title>Safety Glasses and Eye Safety Q&amp;A</title>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 09:37:16 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>Eye doctors answer questions about safety glasses, including ANSI standards and OSHA recommendations for how to protect your eyes in the workplace and at home.</description>
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    <title>New Book on Coping With Vision Loss</title>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:55:24 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>How to Survive Losing Vision, by Helen Harris, describes how she learned to deal with her vision loss from retinitis pigmentosa. Inspiring for anyone who is vision-impaired.</description>
    <category>Low Vision and Blindness</category>
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    <title>Glaucoma Causes Higher Risk of Falls Among Older Adults</title>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:51:02 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>Glaucoma can affect a person's downward field of view, and this seems to be causing a higher risk of falls resulting in injury among older people with the eye disease.</description>
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    <title>Taking Aspirin Frequently Increased Macular Degeneration Risk in Study</title>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:03:09 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>Early and late AMD were linked to frequent aspirin use in a study of people age 65+. But reasons are unknown, so if you're on a low-dose aspirin regimen, don't stop unless your doctor says so.</description>
    <category>Age-Related Macular Degeneration</category>
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    <title>Zeaxanthin Improved Vision in Elderly in Study</title>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:23:30 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>The antioxidant zeaxanthin improved recognition of fine detail and vision in night driving among elderly veterans with macular degeneration.</description>
    <category>Eye Nutrition</category>
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    <title>Vision News: Long Periods in Microgravity Cause Vision Problems for Astronauts</title>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:05:47 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>Being in space for long periods can change the eyes, causing blurriness that persists long after re-entry. This could pose problems for future manned missions, such as a trip to Mars.</description>
    <category>Vision</category>
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    <title>Could Children's Myopia Be Controlled With More Time Outdoors?</title>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:29:53 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>Another good reason for your kids to turn off the TV and go outside: A recent analysis found that for each additional hour spent outdoors per week, the chance of myopia fell by about 2 percent.</description>
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    <title>Diabetic Kids at Risk for Diabetic Retinopathy Not Getting Eye Exams</title>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 09:20:27 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>In a study, only 66 percent received recommended eye exams. And even fewer among the over-18 and lower-income groups were getting eye exams and other diabetes care.</description>
    <category>Diabetic Retinopathy</category>
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    <title>Poll: Which Eyewear Frame Color Do You Like Most?</title>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:46:04 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>What's your frame color preference? Click through to answer the poll and see what colors other people chose.</description>
    <category>Eyeglasses</category>
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    <title>Eye News: Scientists Closer to Developing Trachoma Vaccine</title>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:51:26 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>A vaccine to prevent or reduce the terrible effects of the eyelid infection trachoma may be available soon, thanks to a study involving macaque monkeys.</description>
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    <title>Eating Enough Lutein? New Book Explains Why Certain Nutrients Are Good for Eyes</title>
    <link>http://www.allaboutvision.com/nutrition/lutein.htm#news</link>
    <pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:11:33 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>Eyefoods: A Food Plan for Healthy Eyes was written by eye doctors and includes research on eye nutrition, plus easy recipes.</description>
    <category>Eye Nutrition</category>
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    <title>Choosing the Right Frame Color for You</title>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:17:10 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>Which colors are in style for men and women this fall? If you're thinking about a new eyeglass frame, this Pantone color report may help you choose the right hue for your wardrobe.</description>
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    <title>Glaucoma News: Cocaine Use Linked to Open-Angle Glaucoma</title>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2011 09:15:23 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>Researchers have found that cocaine use is predictive of open-angle glaucoma (OAG), and cocaine users have a 45 percent increased risk for the eye disease.</description>
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    <title>Got Eye Allergies? List of U.S. Fall Allergy Capitals Released</title>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 08:35:57 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>Here's the latest list of the top 100 most challenging cities in the country for fall allergies. Compiled by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.</description>
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    <title>Children's Vision News: iPad Helps Children With Cortical Visual Impairment</title>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2011 12:51:47 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>Parents, therapists and researchers find the interactivity, sound and color of iPad apps helpful in developing vision skills in children with CVI.</description>
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    <title>Cataract News: Cataracts May Cause Sleepless Nights, Says Study</title>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:04:16 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>Why does sleep sometimes improve after cataract surgery? One reason may be that cataracts block sleep-inducing blue light from reaching the back of the eye. Read more...</description>
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    <title>Raised, Yellow Patches on Eyelids May Indicate Heart Problems</title>
    <link>http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/droopinglids.htm#news</link>
    <pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:33:19 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>Do you have raised, yellowish patches on your upper or lower eyelids? If so, you may have a slightly higher risk for cardiovascular problems and you should get a comprehensive physical exam, says recent study.</description>
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    <title>Video: Venus Williams' Withdrawal from U.S. Open Due to Sjogren's Syndrome</title>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:45:20 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>In this Good Morning America interview, Venus Williams discussed her Sjogren's syndrome symptoms, including dry eyes, joint pain and low energy levels. She was positive about returning to tennis.</description>
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    <title>Poll: How Often Do You Get New Glasses?</title>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 10:40:05 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>We're curious: How often do people change their glasses? Click through to see how others answered this question.</description>
    <category>Eyeglasses</category>
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    <title>Chronic Blepharitis Associated With Other Systemic, Psychological, and Eye Problems</title>
    <link>http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/blepharitis.htm#news</link>
    <pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2011 10:42:32 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>People with chronic blepharitis are also more likely to have gastritis, asthma, cardiovascular diseases, anxiety, depression, chalazia in the eyes and several other conditions, says study.</description>
    <category>Blepharitis</category>
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    <title>Diabetes and Hypertension Increase Glaucoma Risk</title>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:48:32 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>People with diabetes and/or hypertension are more likely to develop open-angle glaucoma (OAG) as well. Here are the numbers.</description>
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    <title>Eye-Related Downloads and Apps</title>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:06:32 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>Handouts and guides with useful information on eye allergies, pink eye, eye safety, contact lenses and more. Plus, links to eye-related iPhone apps.</description>
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    <title>Scientists Make Strides in Determining Risk for Advanced Macular Degeneration</title>
    <link>http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/amd_news.htm#ra</link>
    <pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:25:32 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>A new risk assessment model helps determine whether those with macular degeneration are likely to progress to an advanced form of the disease.</description>
    <category>Age-Related Macular Degeneration</category>
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    <title>Higher Oxygen Levels in African-American Eyes May Increase Glaucoma Risk</title>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:18:32 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>Researchers suspect that more oxygen may cause oxidative stress that damages the fluid drainage system in the eye, resulting in high eye pressure that can harm the optic nerve.</description>
    <category>Glaucoma</category>
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    <title>Eye Color Poll Results</title>
    <link>http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/eye-color.htm#eyecolorpoll</link>
    <pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2011 12:47:32 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>Which eye color do you think is most attractive? Here's the answer, according to 6,468 online poll takers.</description>
    <category>Eye Color</category>
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    <title>Contact Lens News: What's the Best Way To Clean Your Contacts?</title>
    <link>http://www.allaboutvision.com/whatsnew/contacts.htm#rub</link>
    <pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2011 07:55:07 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>If you use a "no-rub" multipurpose disinfection solution to clean your contact lenses and you're not rubbing the lenses, you could be leaving infection-causing germs behind, says a recent study.</description>
    <category>Contact Lenses</category>
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    <title>New Book for Patients Considering Surgical Removal of an Eye or Coping With Loss of an Eye</title>
    <link>http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/eye-news.htm#ewt</link>
    <pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2011 10:10:32 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>Eye Was There: A Patient's Guide to Coping with the Loss of an Eye helps people understand the medical conditions that can result in eye removal, the surgical procedures, recovery and how to cope afterward.</description>
    <category>Eye Loss</category>
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    <title>3-D in the Classroom: Can It Cause Vision Problems? New Video Provides Info</title>
    <link>http://www.allaboutvision.com/parents/children-computer-vision-syndrome.htm#3dnews</link>
    <pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 09:22:26 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>3-D presentations are becoming more common, even in classrooms. This video provides information for parents who wonder if 3-D is safe for kids' eyes.</description>
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    <title>Eye Exam Poll Results</title>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2011 10:20:08 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>A surprising number of Americans have never had an eye exam, says online poll.</description>
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    <title>Video: Glaucoma</title>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 30 Jul 2011 13:34:19 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>An eye doctor with the National Eye Institute explains glaucoma, who is at risk, and what can be done to preserve vision.</description>
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    <title>Had an Eye Infection From Makeup? The FDA Wants To Hear From You</title>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2011 08:53:26 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>In this video, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration urges you to report any problems you may have with a cosmetic, so the agency can take action. Problems include eye infections, rashes and hair loss, plus labeling inaccuracies and suspected contamination.</description>
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    <title>Is It a Good Idea for Glaucoma Patients To Measure Their Own Eye Pressure?</title>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2011 08:59:19 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>Personal tonometers may be available in the U.S. soon. The devices measure eye pressure, which can fluctuate over the course of a day. By checking their own eye pressure often, glaucoma patients may help their eye doctor better manage their treatment.</description>
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    <link>http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/keratoconus.htm#news</link>
    <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:46:34 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>It's well known that pregnancy can produce hormonal changes. Sometimes these changes affect the eyes, and that seems to include the eyes of people with keratoconus.</description>
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    <title>Electronic Sunglasses Are a New Idea for Fighting Glare</title>
    <link>http://www.allaboutvision.com/sunglasses/#news</link>
    <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2011 18:11:20 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>Good-quality polarized sunglasses can do a great job of reducing glare, but an inventor has taken the concept a step further. Chris Mullin, PhD, is experimenting with sunglasses that target specific spots of glare on the LCD lenses and display a gray area to block that glare from the eyes.</description>
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    <title>Long-Term Risk of Intraocular Lens Dislocation Is Low, Says Study</title>
    <link>http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/cataracts_news.htm#dis</link>
    <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 12:34:02 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>Could your IOL move out of place after your cataract surgery? Though it sometimes happens, analysis reveals low rates of long-term intraocular lens dislocation even 25 years after the procedure.</description>
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    <link>http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/eye-news.htm#spark</link>
    <pubDate>Fri, 1 Jul 2011 11:59:53 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>Fireworks caused 8,600 injuries treated in U.S. hospital emergency rooms in 2010, says the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission's new report. Most of the eye injuries were burns, contusions, lacerations and foreign bodies in the eye.</description>
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    <title>Packing for a Trip? New iPhone App Won't Let You Forget Your Sunglasses</title>
    <link>http://www.allaboutvision.com/sunglasses/spf.htm#packlists</link>
    <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 14:18:41 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>Preview this free iPhone app called PackLists that helps you create a quick list of clothes, sunglasses and other things you'll need for a trip. It also includes UV exposure levels at your destination city. Created by The Vision Council.</description>
    <category>Sunglasses</category>
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    <title>Oxygen Therapy Helped Heal Ocular Chemical and Thermal Burns in Recent Study</title>
    <link>http://www.allaboutvision.com/safety/eye-injury-prevent.htm#news</link>
    <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:04:09 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>Applying oxygen to burned eyes in addition to regular treatments helped them to heal faster. Patients ended up with clearer corneas and better visual acuity.</description>
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    <link>http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/amd_news.htm#eylea</link>
    <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:23:48 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>Eylea may receive final FDA approval in August. Unlike monthly treatments, it is injected into the eye every eight weeks (following three initial doses given every four weeks).</description>
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    <link>http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/dryeye.htm#news</link>
    <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:18:10 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>There are several ways to test for dry eye. Now scientists may have found another: measuring the temperature of the eye's surface. In a recent study, a lower eye surface temperature was correlated with eye dryness.</description>
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    <title>Poll: Do You Pay Attention to Your Eyes' Nutritional Needs?</title>
    <link>http://www.allaboutvision.com/nutrition/supplements.htm#attention</link>
    <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 10:38:53 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>Do you use special eye supplements? Take a multivitamin? Not think about it?</description>
    <category>Eye Nutrition</category>
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    <title>Must-Read: World Report on Disability Covers Low Vision, Blindness and Other Disabilities</title>
    <link>http://www.allaboutvision.com/whatsnew/low_vision.htm#wrd</link>
    <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2011 13:15:21 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>Download the World Report on Disability, full of interesting facts and recommendations for policy reforms to provide disabled people with the services they need and the dignity they deserve. Produced by the World Health Organization and the World Bank.</description>
    <category>Low Vision</category>
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    <title>Big Growth Predicted in U.S. Cataract Cases</title>
    <link>http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/cataracts_news.htm#cam</link>
    <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:31:29 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>June is Cataract Awareness Month, according to Prevent Blindness America. Learn more about the risk factors of this eye condition, including diabetes, smoking and steroid use.</description>
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    <title>Video: Illegal Contact Lens Sales</title>
    <link>http://www.allaboutvision.com/contacts/contact-lens-tips.htm#videos</link>
    <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2011 12:16:02 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>This excellent WSB-TV news report explains why contact lenses that are not prescribed or professionally fitted can cause permanent injury to your eyes. (Thanks to the Georgia Optometric Association.)</description>
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    <title>Chinese Eye Hospital Receives $150,000 Grant for Pediatric Cataract Training Program</title>
    <link>http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/congenital-cataracts.htm#news</link>
    <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:52:31 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>The Pediatric Cataract Initiative has given $150,000 to the Tianjin Eye Hospital in Tianjin, China, to start a pediatric cataract training program, for educating eye doctors and parents, purchasing eye exam equipment and screening children for cataracts.</description>
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    <title>Lack of Vision Insurance One Reason Visually Impaired Americans Over 40 Don't Get Regular Eye Care</title>
    <link>http://www.allaboutvision.com/vision-insurance/what-is-it.htm#news</link>
    <pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2011 09:01:19 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>Not getting eye care is especially prevalent in states where many residents have no health insurance at all. Also, more than a third of respondents in the CDC study said they didn't feel they needed eye care or didn't think of getting it.</description>
    <category>Eye Exams</category>
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    <title>Scientists Regenerate Damaged Retinas Using Stem Cells From Skin</title>
    <link>http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/diabetic-retinopathy-news.htm#stemcells</link>
    <pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2011 09:54:25 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>Exciting new treatments for retinal diseases such as diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa may result from a study in which skin stem cells from mice were converted to retinal cells, with some restoration of vision.</description>
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    <link>http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/glaucoma_news.htm#prevalence</link>
    <pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 16:19:34 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>In the eye care community it has long been known that African Americans have the highest prevalence of open-angle glaucoma. But the risk for Asian Americans for other glaucoma types is high, and certain Asian groups have higher prevalence than others.</description>
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    <link>http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/diabetic.htm#video</link>
    <pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2011 16:42:52 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>An eye doctor with the National Eye Institute explains diabetic eye disease, how to avoid it, and what can be done to save vision.</description>
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    <title>Video: What Causes Blurry Vision?</title>
    <link>http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/myopia.htm#blurryvisionvideo</link>
    <pubDate>Thu, 5 May 2011 14:15:01 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>Watch this fun and educational video on how the shape of the eye causes nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.</description>
    <category>Vision</category>
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    <title>Health Care Costs Saved When Eye Doctors Detect Systemic Diseases Early, Says Study</title>
    <link>http://www.allaboutvision.com/eye-exam/importance.htm#news</link>
    <pubDate>Tue, 3 May 2011 08:52:26 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>A recent study found that eye doctors sometimes noticed certain systemic conditions before their patients' other healthcare providers did. For high cholesterol, this occurred 65 percent of the time. For diabetes, it was 20 percent of the time, and for hypertension, it was 30 percent of the time.</description>
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    <title>Consuming More Vitamin D May Reduce Risk of Early Macular Degeneration</title>
    <link>http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/amd_news.htm#vitamind</link>
    <pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 09:15:06 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>A study found less risk of developing early age-related macular degeneration in women under 75 who consumed the most vitamin D, such as in milk, fish, fortified margarine and fortified cereal.</description>
    <category>Age-Related Macular Degeneration</category>
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    <title>Does Eating Less Meat Reduce Your Risk for Cataracts?</title>
    <link>http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/cataracts.htm#lessmeat</link>
    <pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:48:36 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>This interesting question has received a lot of attention since researchers at the University of Oxford published a study comparing cataract incidence with dietary intake. In the study, vegans had the lowest risk of cataracts.</description>
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    <title>Allergy Eyes? Maybe You're Living in One of These Cities</title>
    <link>http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/allergies.htm#news</link>
    <pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2011 09:41:51 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>Is your town one of the top 100 worst in the country for springtime allergies? Check the new list compiled by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.</description>
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    <title>Medicare Starter Kit Available From AARP</title>
    <link>http://www.allaboutvision.com/vision-insurance/medicare-medicaid.htm#news</link>
    <pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2011 17:48:03 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>Medicare can be confusing, but the online Medicare Starter Kit from AARP is here to help, with info on what it covers (such as certain types of eye care), what it costs, how to qualify, when to enroll, and what your choices are.</description>
    <category>Vision Insurance</category>
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    <title>High Visual Perception Ability in Autistic People Explained</title>
    <link>http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/eye-news.htm#autistic</link>
    <pubDate>Wed, 6 Apr 2011 15:46:29 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>People with autism have more brain activity in the areas associated with visual detection and identification than others, according to researchers at the University of Montreal.</description>
    <category>Vision</category>
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    <title>Is Poor Vision the Reason That Birds Fly into Power Lines?</title>
    <link>http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/eye-news.htm#stork</link>
    <pubDate>Fri, 1 Apr 2011 11:09:16 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>Study finds that birds use their vision differently than we do, and there may be ways to help them avoid collisions with wind turbines and other manmade obstacles.</description>
    <category>Vision</category>
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    <title>White Paper Explores Dangers of UV Light to Our Nation's Eyes</title>
    <link>http://www.allaboutvision.com/sunglasses/spf.htm#news</link>
    <pubDate>Sun, 27 Mar 2011 10:16:31 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>Download this useful information for employers, teachers and parents about how and why we need to protect our eyes and our children's eyes from the sun.</description>
    <category>Sunglasses</category>
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    <title>Another Reason To Eat More Fish: Lower Risk of Macular Degeneration for Women</title>
    <link>http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/amd_news.htm#omega3</link>
    <pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:28:02 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>You may want to eat salmon or other fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids at least once a week if you want to reduce your risk for age-related macular degneration, according to results of the Women's Health Study.</description>
    <category>Age-Related Macular Degeneration</category>
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    <title>Why Cold Temperatures Cause Dry Eyes, and What You Can Do About It</title>
    <link>http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/dryeye.htm#news</link>
    <pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2011 09:25:49 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>If your eyes tend to feel dryer during winter weather, keeping your eyes warm and protected may help.</description>
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    <title>Program for Distributing Reading Glasses in Rural East Africa Deemed Successful</title>
    <link>http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/presbyopia.htm#news</link>
    <pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2011 10:50:07 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>The World Health Organization has made presbyopia a priority in developing countries, to promote both literacy and productivity.</description>
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    <title>President Wilson May Have Had an Eye Stroke</title>
    <link>http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/eye-occlusions.htm#wilson</link>
    <pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2011 10:39:27 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>Woodrow Wilson woke up one day to almost total blindness in his right eye because of severe bleeding in his retina. Learn more about eye occlusions, also called eye strokes.</description>
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    <title>Results From Our Eye Exam Poll</title>
    <link>http://www.allaboutvision.com/eye-exam/preparing.htm#pollresults</link>
    <pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2011 10:04:14 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>How many Americans do you think have NEVER had an eye exam?</description>
    <category>Eye Exams</category>
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    <title>Guess Who Had Strabismus?</title>
    <link>http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/strabismus-surgery.htm#lincoln</link>
    <pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2011 08:54:07 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>President Lincoln seems to have had strabismus in his left eye, but he dealt with it admirably.</description>
    <category>Strabismus</category>
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    <title>Famous People Who Suffered Detached Retinas</title>
    <link>http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/retinadetach.htm#roosevelt</link>
    <pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2011 14:25:39 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>Quick: In honor of Presidents' Day, can you name a U.S. president who had a detached retina? How about a well-known athlete? Here's info about retinal detachments among the famous, plus how to prevent them from happening to you.</description>
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    <title>Keeping Your Kids' Eyes Safe During Spring and Summer Sports</title>
    <link>http://www.allaboutvision.com/sports/protection.htm#news</link>
    <pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2011 14:57:12 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>To prevent eye injuries and related long-term vision problems in your little athletes, follow these tips from an eye doctor.</description>
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    <title>How To Tell if a Face Is Alive: Look at the Eyes</title>
    <link>http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/eye-news.htm#anim</link>
    <pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2011 17:15:38 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>What are the visual cues for deciding whether a face looks human or doll-like? Watch these face-morphing videos and judge for yourself.</description>
    <category>Vision</category>
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    <title>Video: Blind Man Drives Without Help From a Sighted Person</title>
    <link>http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/eye-news.htm#bdc</link>
    <pubDate>Tue, 08 Feb 2011 16:40:02 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>Mark Anthony Riccobono, a blind executive with the National Federation of the Blind, successfully navigated 1.5 miles of track at the Daytona International Speedway, dodging obstacles and passing a van without collision.</description>
    <category>Low Vision and Blindness</category>
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    <title>Wind Instrument Musicians Have High Eye Pressure While Playing and May Be at Higher Risk for Glaucoma</title>
    <link>http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/hypertension.htm#news</link>
    <pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2011 09:31:17 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>Intraocular pressure and blood pressure can rise temporarily in brass and woodwind musicians when they play, says study.</description>
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    <title>Download a Free Guide to Eye Safety in the Workplace</title>
    <link>http://www.allaboutvision.com/safety/eye-safety-basics.htm#news</link>
    <pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:16:05 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>Guide to eye safety on the job has valuable info on safety lenses, emergency eye care, and more. From The Vision Council.</description>
    <category>Eye Safety</category>
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    <link>http://www.allaboutvision.com/sunglasses/#news</link>
    <pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2011 09:39:22 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>Twenty percent of eyeglass wearers sometimes drive without their prescription glasses, says survey. Prescription sunglasses could make them safer on the road.</description>
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    <link>http://www.allaboutvision.com/parents/children-computer-vision-syndrome.htm#3dnews</link>
    <pubDate>Tues, 25 Jan 2011 17:37:17 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>The American Optometric Association explains its position on 3D movies, TV and gaming devices.</description>
    <category>3D Vision</category>
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    <link>http://www.allaboutvision.com/safety/eye-injury-prevent.htm#news</link>
    <pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2011 17:44:23 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>Medical records for 10 children show scary, long-term effects of bottle rocket-caused eye injuries.</description>
    <category>Eye Safety</category>
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    <link>http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/cataracts_news.htm</link>
    <pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2011 11:46:56 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>People with metabolic syndrome (a combination of various conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes) are more likely to have one or more types of cataracts, says study.</description>
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    <link>http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/amd_news.htm</link>
    <pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2011 09:22:45 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>Sixteen years ago, an estimated 9.4 percent of U.S. adults age 40 and older had age-related macular degeneration. Now, it's 6.5 percent. Is less smoking one of the reasons?</description>
    <category>Age-Related Macular Degeneration</category>
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    <link>http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/glaucoma_news.htm</link>
    <pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2011 10:30:33 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>Glaucoma patients who have lost some or most of their sight aren't using their glaucoma medication eyedrops properly, leading to a waste of costly eyedrops and possible bottle contamination.</description>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 09:59:17 +0000</pubDate>
    <link>http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/glaucoma_news.htm</link>
    <description>Researchers have found that people with glaucoma are more likely to have additional serious health problems.</description>
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