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The eyes can
give signs of warning that indicate it's
time to have them examined by a
specialist. Some of the eyes' danger
 signs
are included in the following:
1. Sudden loss
of vision.
2. Seeing flashes of light, floating spots
or halos around lights.
3. Double vision.
4. A permanent or temporary loss of any
part of the field of vision.
5. Swelling of the lids or inflammation of
the eye.
6. Pain in and around the eyes.
7. An appearance of crossed eyes,
red-rimmed, encrusted or swollen eyelids,
inflamed or watery eyes, or recurring
sties.
8. Children, too, may have eye problems
indicated by complaints of eyes that itch,
burn, or feel scratchy; eyes that cannot
see well; dizziness, headaches, or nausea
following close work; or blurred or double
vision.
9. Children sometimes are showing signs of
eye trouble when they rub their eyes
excessively, shut or cover one eye, or
tilt or thrust their head forward to read.
They may have sight problems if they have
difficulty reading or doing work requiring
close use of the eyes; if they blink more
than usual or are irritable when doing
close work; if they are unable to see
distant things clearly; or if they squint
or frown to see.
A child who stumbles over small objects
may be having trouble seeing.
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A reminder...
January is National Eye Care month, and
the American Academy of Ophthalmology and
all 50 state ophthalmology societies are
sponsoring a National Eye Care Project.
This project is designed to give persons
65 years old or older who might not be
able to afford medical eye care access to
eye examinations and treatment.
If you or someone you know needs medical
eye care and is eligible, please call
1-800-222-EYES (the toll-free help line
operated by the National Eye Care
Project). Eligible callers will receive a
referral to a nearby ophthalmologist who
has volunteered to provide care.
Eyeglasses are not covered by this
program, and this is not a second opinion
program for those who already have an
ophthalmologist. |
