Tag: eye
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Could Changes In Your Eyes Mean Alzheimer’s Disease?
Cases of Alzheimer’s are estimated to reach 78 million by 2030. With a non-existent cure, researchers are working to prevent the development, and progression, of the neurodegenerative condition. Early diagnosis does save lives, and an early Alzheimer’s diagnosis can be beneficial, especially in regard to management and treatment. There are currently many ways to test…
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How To Prioritize Your Eye Health in the Digital Age
We live in the digital age, where we are constantly on our digital devices. From cell phones and laptops to tablets and computers, these devices have become a crucial part of our everyday lives. However, this is taking a toll on our physical health, more specifically, our eye health. These screens may seem harmless, but…
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Scientists Restore Eyesight Using A Bioengineered Cornea
In what is considered a medical breakthrough, scientists from Linköping University in Sweden have restored vision to people with impaired eyesight. This includes those who were previously blind. A team of surgeons in Iran and India conducted a successful pilot trial of 20 people who were either blind or close to losing their sight from…
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A Guide To Protecting Eye Health and Longevity As You Age
Let there be sight. If there’s one thing that we’re worried about losing as we age, it’s definitely our vision. Eye health is so important, especially when you remember to spend a large majority of your days staring into a screen, which is certainly accelerating how fast our vision ages. As a result, it’s more…
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Switching To Contact Lenses: This Is All You Need To Know
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Have you ever fogged your spectacles while sipping a hot cup of coffee? Ahh, the struggle is real. For anyone…
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Is It Love? 9 Reasons Why Your Pupils May Dilate
Ever wondered if you can tell what someone is thinking simply by looking into their eyes? Research has shown that our emotions play a part in the way your pupil dilates. This is a completely involuntary action controlled by the autonomic nervous system. You might have even heard that pupil dilation can signify that someone…
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Guide to Eye Tests: Getting The Right Vision Diagnosis
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text] Eye health care is one of the most important things people should focus on. However, most individuals fail to take the…
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Optometrist’s Top Hacks to Help Overcome Your Fear of Contact Lenses
With millions of wearers around the world, contact lenses are one of the most convenient and easy-to-use methods of vision correction. However, the process of inserting and removing them can be a tricky task and is often feared by wearers. But how many of these contact lens myths are true, and how can you overcome…
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Optometrist Liani Myburgh On Glaucoma and Eye Health
The word glaucoma doesn’t really mean anything to anyone, it’s just a word. However, for 57 million around the world, it’s a condition that’s affecting their vision and health. However, by prioritizing and making your eye health a priority, you can ensure that the silent thief of sight steals your light. Glaucoma: Everything You Need…
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Vision Correction Surgeries You Need To Know In 2021
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Out of all of our sensory organs, our eyes are the most essential. By keeping your eyes healthy, you will be able…