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Don't Be Shy, Ask Mom About Her Medical History

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Has your mom been trying to pry open your personal life ever since your junior high days?


     
     
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Just Like Skin, Eyes Can 'Burn' in Strong Sun

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SUNDAY, May 25 (HealthDay News) -- Don't overlook your eyes when you're thinking about ultraviolet (UV) protection as the weather heats up, experts say.

Overexposure to the sun's UV rays has been linked to a number of eye problems, such as age-related cataracts, pterygium, photokeratitis and corneal degenerative changes, according to the American Optometric Association (AOA).

These conditions can cause blurred vision, irritation, redness, tearing, temporary vision loss and, in some cases, blindness.


     
     
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Eyes a Window to Hearing Loss?

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By Serena Gordon
EmpowHer's HealthDay Reporter

TUESDAY, Feb. 19 (HealthDay News) -- The eyes may not just be a window to the soul, they may also provide a clear view to the state of your other senses.