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There are different types of refractive surgeries that improve eyesight problems and eliminate dependence on visual aids. Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) is one solution that has become quite popular because of the many benefits it offers.

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Beta Blockers for Glaucoma

A lot of treatments today are designed to lower or control intraocular pressure (IOP), which may damage the optic nerve that transfers visual information to your brain.

Glaucoma eye drops are usually the first option over glaucoma surgery which may be quite effective at controlling IOP to prevent eye damage. If you are an eligible candidate for glaucoma eye drops, you may be prescribed more than one type to achieve the best IOP control.

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5 Types of Common Eye Injuries in Sports

Sports are fun, but they can also expose players to eye injuries, some of which result in impaired eye vision or even irreversible blindness. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, each year sees over 40,000 cases of sports-related eye injuries!

Continue reading What Athletes Need to Know about Sports-Related Eye Injuries?

Eyeglasses for Infants

Your kid has made a successful visit to an eye doctor without causing any problems and has come out with a prescription for glasses. But the challenging part may begin now if he/she refuses to wear the glasses.

The following suggestions will help you get the kids acclimatized to their new glasses.

Continue reading When to Use Eyeglasses for Infants and Children?

One of the most common tricks that parents use to encourage or trick their kids to eat vegetables is to amplify the ‘good’ that a particular vegetable can provide. The common ones include eating spinach for strength, broccoli to make you smarter, drinking milk will make you taller, etc.

But one of the oldest and most popular sayings remains – ‘Eat carrots to get excellent eyesight’. Tricking younger kids may be simpler, but there may come a time when they will start questioning the authenticity of such claims.

Continue reading Carrots Improve Your Eyesight – Myth or Fact

laser skin resurfacing

Laser Skin Resurfacing, also known as a laser peel, laser vaporization, and lasabrasion is a technique to uses laser beams to reduce facial wrinkles, scars, and blemishes. With laser technology, surgeons have a higher level of control and precision around delicate areas, thus offering better results.

Continue reading All You Need to Know About Laser Skin Resurfacing

Human Eye vs Eagle Eye

Eagles are beautiful birds known for their majestic frame and incredible hunting abilities. They have the reputation of having one of the best visions on the planet. What makes ‘eagle eyes’ a thing of envy? Let’s find out.

Continue reading Eagle Vision vs. Human Vision: How to Compare?

macular degeneration diet

What is Age-Related Macular Disease or AMD?

Age-Related Macular Disease, or AMD, is an acquired ocular disorder that occurs in people over sixty years of age. It is the leading cause of vision loss in the US. This eye disease affects the central part of the retina, known as the macula, and destroys it through retinal detachment. The macula is responsible for providing a sharp and clear central vision that is required for reading, writing, and other visually demanding activities such as driving, stitching, etc. The risk of AMD increases with age.

Continue reading How Can Nutrition Help With Age-Related Macular Degeneration?

cross section of human eye

Our eyes are integral to our body, allowing us to view the world around us. Imagine being able to touch, smell, hear, and feel everything but not see, like a car with dead headlights driving down a highway. The dark isolation of vision loss can be quite horrifying!

This fantastic process happens when the optic nerve creates an image through the cornea and displays it on the retina (a light-sensitive layer of tissue that acts like a screen). Retinal detachment, or RD, is a medical condition where the retina peels off from the surrounding tissue.

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color vision deficiency

What is Color Vision Deficiency?

Color vision deficiency, or color blindness, is the inability to distinguish certain shades of colors. In highly severe cases, people can’t see the concerned colors at all, though very few people are completely color blind (who can see things only as black, white, and shades of gray).

Color blindness occurs when there is damage or loss of cones, which are the photoreceptors in the retina, making color vision possible. If the cones lack one or more light-sensitive pigments, the color perception will be deficient, making it difficult to see one or more of the three primary colors.

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