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Keep Eye Health in Focus
by Catherine Lee, MD, Ophthalmologist
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Catherine Lee,
MD, Ophthalmology
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You can do a lot to protect the sight
on which you rely. Here’s how:
- Wear shades. Sunglasses help cut
the exposure to sunlight that hastens cataract
formation. Look for glasses that block
at least 99 percent of ultraviolet light.
- Get your eyes checked regularly. The
American Academy of Ophthalmology
suggests an eye exam to screen for glaucoma at least once
between age 20 and 39; checkups every two to four years
between age 40 and 64; and exams every year or two for
people 65 and older and as frequently as needed if you have
a specific eye condition that requires attention.
- If you smoke, quit. It raises your risk for cataracts as well
as for macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness
in people older than age 65.
If you have concerns about your eyes or your vision, call
Fort HealthCare Spectrum eye Center at (920) 563-7366.
Spectrum sees patients in Fort Atkinson and Whitewater.
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