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Nov 14, 2018
Don't Let Diabetic Eye Disease Sneak Up on You
If you are one of the 30.3 million Americans with diabetes, you are at risk for diabetic eye disease—including blindness.
Oct 17, 2018
Spooky Contact Lenses: Beware!
Don’t let a bad Halloween costume decision haunt you for life.
Sep 20, 2018
Vision Changes as We Age: What’s Normal, What’s Not?
September is “Healthy Aging Month”—a good time to think about your vision, now and in the future.
Aug 28, 2018
What to Do About a Black Eye
Common causes include sports injuries, collisions with door frames, or even a punch in the nose.
Aug 21, 2018
Summer Is Eye-Healthy Food Time
You may have heard that carrots are good for your vision—and it’s true. But so are spinach, kale, tomatoes, arugula, and sweet potatoes.
Jul 12, 2018
How to Tell If Your Sunglasses Are Really Protecting Your Eyes
Not all sunglasses are created equal. In particular, older sunglasses may not be as effective as you think.
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Parenting Preteens: Advice from a Pediatrician
Nov 16, 2018
"They grow up so fast." For some parents, this fact of life makes it difficult to stop micromanaging their teens; for other parents, it causes them to stop teaching life skills at a crucial stage of development. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner helps parents find the golden mean of parenting preteens when it comes to eating, sleeping, and exercising.
Play NowHow to Treat Skin Conditions on the Foot
Nov 9, 2018
Foot skin issues are common among teenagers—and no, it’s not always athlete’s foot. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner talks about three common foot skin issues in teenagers, and how to identify and treat those issues without a trip to the doctor.
Play NowHidden Sugars Could Contribute to Childhood Obesity
Nov 5, 2018
How much sugar is too much for kids? Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner explains that a sugar-loaded diet contributes to childhood obesity. She recommends that children have no more than 45 grams of sugar in a day—the equivalent of about 15 sugar cubes—even when it comes to foods that we generally consider healthy, such as fruit juice and yogurt.
Play NowWhen Can My Child Stay Home Alone?
Oct 29, 2018
After-school programs can provide a safe place for children when parents may not be available. But as children age into preteens, when can they be allowed to stay home by themselves? Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner talks about the different factors that vary from family to family and how to best prepare your preteen for staying home alone.
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