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Pressure differences between the inside of the ear and the outside of the ear can cause ear barotrauma or ear damage. It can cause pain and sometimes permanent hearing loss. It can be caused by scuba diving, air travel, or exposure to an explosion.

Ectropion is a sagging or outward turning of an eyelid. It usually affects a lower eyelid. It often affects both lower eyelids but in some cases it only affects one side.

Herpes eye disease is a group of eye disorders caused by infection with the herpes simplex virus (HSV).

A buildup of earwax is called impacted earwax. It can cause symptoms, such as hearing loss. Impacted earwax is very common. With age, earwax tends to become harder and less mobile. Older adults are more likely to have problems with excess earwax.

Keratoconus is an eye disorder in which your cornea slowly thins over time. The cornea also bulges out over time, to form a cone-like shape. Keratoconus causes nearsightedness (myopia) and blurry vision.

Many different plans of Medicare are available, with many factors to consider.

Medicare is the federal program that helps people 65 and older pay for their health care. Here is a step-by-step process to help you get started.

Although filling out all the enrollment forms for Medicare can be overwhelming, there are a number of resources available to help you.

Finding ways to exercise as you get older will help you stay fit and improve your health. Read about some ideas for activities that boost your heart health, help you keep a body weight that's healthy for you, keep your joints flexible, and improve your balance to reduce falls.