7 everyday mistakes could be quietly damaging your vision, eye doctor warns
“Patients will come in at some point, usually between 40 and 50, and say they can’t see up-close anymore; it happened overnight,” he said.
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Annual visits should also include a scan for skin cancer and eyelid tumors, which occur more frequently with age, the doctor advised.
Sun exposure may contribute not only to cataracts and macular degeneration, but also to cancers of the eyelid, Lazzaro said. “Most of them can be removed locally without a big problem if diagnosed early,” he added.
Angelica Stabile is a lifestyle reporter for Fox News Digital.
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