Tag: eye health
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World Sight Day: Ending Avoidable Blindness
Per the World Health Organisation, cataract is still the leading cause of blindness globally. Globally, it is estimated that more than 94 million people are blind due to cataracts. Additionally, there are 2.2 billion people with visual impairment, of which at least 1 billion people have visual challenges that could have been prevented or are yet to…
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Digital Eye Strain Is Causing Eye Deterioration, Here’s What You Need To Know
Digital eye strain is arguably the greatest contributor to eye health issues at work. With the average office worker spending seven hours a day in front of a screen, it’s not surprising that at least half of computer users experience it. Symptoms include blurred vision, headaches, red or scratchy eyes, dry eyes, and increased sensitivity…
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Eye and Vision Health With Dr. Jeffrey Goldberg
This past week, Professor Andrew Huberman interviewed Jeffrey Goldberg, MD, Ph.D. on the Huberman Podcast on the topic of eye health. Dr Goldberg is a professor and chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at the Byers Eye Institute at Stanford University. Goldberg’s clinical and research efforts focus on retinal and optic nerve diseases like glaucoma.…
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June is Cataracts Awareness Month: Here’s What You Should Know
June is Cataract Awareness Month. A condition typically associated with aging is the leading cause of blindness around the world. While aging accounts for the highest numbers, it isn’t the sole cause. So before we step into its awareness month, it is important that we learn more about the condition, the signs to look out…
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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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Red Light Therapy Improves Vision and Promotes Eye Health
The eyes can be the window into your body’s health. They indicate various health issues (such as high cholesterol and liver disease). Red light therapy is an emerging treatment that has shown promising results in the treatment of wrinkles, redness of the skin, acne, scars, and other signs of aging. However, this therapy can be…
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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 Specialist Explains 5 Eye Tests To Consider Before Having Laser Eye Surgery
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Understanding Laser Eye Surgery: The Facts, Cost, and Much More
Do you have eye problems that are affecting your work output and daily life? It would be best to go for laser eye surgery. Eye surgery is a better way of dealing with eye problems before they develop into corneal ulcers or abrasion of the cornea’s surface. The most common ones are laser-assisted in situ…