Cigarette packets should carry warnings that smoking causes blindness, doctors will argue this week as a new study shows that the habit can badly damage eyesight…
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The Eye Chart and 20/20 Vision
During an eye test, eye doctors use eye charts to measure how well you see in the distance, compared with other human beings.The classic example of an eye chart is […]
Read more »Nutrition and Your Eyes
Take a look at this brief overview of foods that will help ensure the healt of your eyes…
Read more »Contact Lens Stem Cell Treatment Restores Sight
Stem cells grown on contact lenses have been used to improve the sight of patients with corneal damage, according to a new study…
Read more »Not correcting interference with vision costs the world economy 121 billion dollars
Not correcting interference with vision causes approximately 121.4 billion dollars (85 billion euros) loss for the productivity of the world economy, shows a study issued by the World Health Organization […]
Read more »Considering LASIK Surgery? Read This
5 percent of people are dissatisfied, but you can improve the odds of not being among them…
Read more »Detecting Alzheimer’s Early
Optical Scientists, Psychiatrists Develop Minimally Invasive Eye Test for Alzheimer’s…
Read more »New Cure for the Most Common Cause Of Blindness
Common Cause Of Blindness Could Be Treated By Type Of Vitamin B1…
Read more »Laser eye surgery continues to be questioned
The risks associated with laser eye surgery have continued to be highlighted in the press since a negative report by Which? emerged two weeks ago…
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Nutritional supplements can play a role in managing ophthalmic patients. Studies have shown positive effects for patients with AMD or dry eye syndrome….
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