Your home may be your castle, but it is also a common site of eye injuries. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, roughly 50 percent of eye injuries occur at home. Some of those eye injuries require a visit to the emergency room and can lead to vision loss.

October is Eye Home Safety Awareness Month. It is a reminder for all of us to take steps to reduce our risk of eye injuries. 
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It is normal to experience some changes to your body as your age, but what about the eyes? Is it normal to have vision changes when we hit our 50s? The answer is yes and no. Some vision changes are a normal part of aging, but in other instances, changes may occur due to lifestyle choices or an eye disease instead of the normal aging process.

Knowing more about how your vision changes in your 50s and how to maintain good eye health helps decrease the risk of eye problems.
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There is no shortage of information on eye care. But everything you hear or read may not be accurate. There are longstanding myths out there about everything from improving vision to things that harm your eyes.

Separating fact from myth is helpful in understanding how best to maintain eye health. The more you know, the better you can take care of your eyes and maintain good vision. Below are seven common eye care myths. 

Makeup can brighten your eyes and bring out their color. It can enhance your appearance and make you look more awake. Eye makeup can also cause eye injuries and infections. You don’t have to toss your makeup bag, but by taking certain precautions and following some tips, you can decrease your risk of eye issues while wearing your favorite eye makeup. 

Menopause is defined as going 12 months without a menstrual period. According to the National Institute on Aging, menopause most often occurs between the ages of 45 and 55, but it can occur later or earlier.

During this time, hormone levels, including estrogen and progesterone, decrease. Changing hormone levels affect more than just your fertility. It might be a surprise, but menopause can even affect your eyes. The article below takes a look at eye health after menopause. 
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