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Photo Of U.S. Navy Lt. Joseph Jeskie, an optometrist at Naval Branch Health Clinic Kings Bay, Georgia, performs an eye exam on a patient. “As part of our overall health, everyone requires a comprehensive eye exam from an optometrist or ophthalmologist on a regular basis,” Jeskie said. “In the early stages, many eye diseases like glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy have virtually no symptoms.”

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Seeing wavy lines or missing parts of your vision? It could be age-related macular degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration may cause a gradual reduction in your central vision over time, so you might not recognize AMD at first.

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Hay fever in Japan: Mother nature’s revenge

They say you either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become the villain.

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Exploring Japan Unwind yourself in Kusatsu

Where are the best onsen hot springs in Japan? I believe it is Kusatsu Onsen. This is without a doubt one of the onsen areas many Japanese would like to visit once in their lives, and I was no exception.

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Delectable cuisine nourished from the land and sea

Iwate is filled with a variety of delicious eats and is especially renowned for its top quality dairy products, beef, and seafood.

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Innovative hearing injury therapies help doctors improve patient outcomes

Hearing loss can impact readiness and is a serious issue for service members. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, hearing problems are one of the most prevalent service-connected disabilitiesopens VA.gov among American veterans.


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