A 37-year-old member asked:
how long is it supposed to it take for a seniors vision to change?
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Dr. Todd Purkissanswered
Ophthalmology 17 years experience
Depends: Most people will notice changes in vision with age. All of us will eventually develop cataracts, which can fortunately be removed. Some will develop a disease called macular degeneration, which can result in severe vision loss. Even those who don't will tend to notice they need more light and maybe some magnification to see clearly. That is due to a decrease in contrast sensitivity with age.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Is it safe to change the littler box while pregnant?
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Dr. Erin Alwardanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
No: Cats can carry a parasite that can cause toxoplasmosis. We can get it from being exposed to the animal's feces. If you are infected for the first time while you are pregnant, you can pass the disease to the baby. Toxoplasmosis can cause birth defects, such as hearing loss, vision problems, or mental retardation. So it's best to have someone else clean out the litter box.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
What nail changes can I expect while pregnant?
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Dr. Danielle Salhanyanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Growth: Many women notice one pleasant side effect of pregnancy is faster growth of hair and fingernails. Certainly the extra nutrients in your prenatal vitamins might also have something to do with it. But in the meantime, pamper yourself with an manicure!
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A 34-year-old member asked:
How does sexual libido change in women with age?
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Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Waxs young,wanes old: Libido "waxes"(pre-menopausally) with lubrication and desire and "wanes" post-menopausally due to a decline of testosterone which comprises 2% of women's natural hormones. Some women never notice any changes in libido as the adrenal glands are the main sources of their testosterone rather than the declining ovary post-menopausally.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
What are the serious vision problems that can result from diabetes?
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Could wearing glasses harm your vision?
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Dr. Yale Kanteranswered
Ophthalmology 61 years experience
Glasses: Wearing the correct spectacle lens correction does not harm your vision.
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