Tag: eye health conditions
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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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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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Optometrist Kelly Eekhoud Talks About Improving Your Vision
The past year has definitely changed our vision of things. That said, just how clear is your actual vision? They say that the eyes are the windows to the soul, but you’d be surprised as to how much they can actually reveal. So, where do you start if you want to clear up your vision?…
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How To Get Clearer Vision In The Blink Of An Eye
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How to Protect Your Body From Common Conditions
Most non-disabled people are born and grow up with all of their senses, but as we age, everything starts to deteriorate, no matter what we try to do, but there are some measures that we can take to care of ourselves and our senses to try and lessen the damage that comes with age. Have…
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An Optometrist Explains Digital Eye Strain And What To Do
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to many more people working from home on digital devices. This means more screen time and less mobility. Digital eye strain is increasingly common. Unfortunately, it can happen at any age. It also has long-term health and productivity consequences, if not addressed. Edna Martin, Optometrist.Dip. Optom (SA) FOASA MCOptom (UK)…
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Common Age-Related Eye Conditions
Many of us are guilty of taking our vision and eye health for granted. Especially those who have 20/20 vision often think this will last forever. However, as we get older, our health suffers in a variety of ways and this includes deterioration of our vision. A number of common eye problems can occur as…
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Eye Issues: Hereditary Or Is Your Environment To Blame?
Some vision problems are genetic, but others are influenced by the environment and your lifestyle. Thick curly hair, a distinct nose shape, disarming blue eyes – these are some of the things that run in families. Unfortunately, so do nearsightedness and far-sightedness. But not all eye problems are genetic; they may be caused by environmental…