Tag: vision
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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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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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Here’s Why You Need A 2023 Vision Board
[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” overflow=”visible” 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” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]It’s that time of year again when we all start planning for the new year. Many of…
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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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6 Silent Symptoms Of A Brain Tumor
[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]A brain tumor is widely considered a severe medical condition. Brain tumors can be described as a mass or growth…
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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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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…