Tag: healthy eyes
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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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World Retina Day: Rising Diabetes Rates Threaten Vision Loss
Diabetes has reached epidemic proportions, and the loss of vision due to diabetic eye complications is rising. According to the International Diabetes Federation, 10.5% of the adult population between the ages of 20 and 79 are living with diabetes. This number is projected to rise to 43% by 2045 if no effective interventions are implemented. Diabetes…
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The World in a Better Picture: How to Maintain Healthy Eyes
Watching the beautiful scenery or the people you love most has a different sort of pleasure. Our eyes convey this factor significantly for us. So, without eyes and vision, there might be a significant loss that we can never incorporate with other things. Longevity Live Paid Content. In addition, life is related to our vision…
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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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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
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Things You Need to Know Before LASIK Surgery
[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] One of our most important human senses is our vision. It is through our sense of sight that we perceive 80%…
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7 Eye MakeUp Tricks For When Wearing A Mask
While lockdown restrictions and regulations are slowly being eased, chances are we’re going to be wearing protective face masks until a COVID-19 vaccine is developed. Be it avoiding lockdown skincare problems or trying to breathe better while wearing a mask, it’s clear that the new normal that involves wearing face masks has changed the beauty industry in a…