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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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refractive errors of eye​

When the shape of the eye prevents the light rays from focusing directly on the retina and rather focuses on the front or back of the retina, refractive error occurs. Factors such as the length of the eyeball, aging of the lens, and change in the shape of the cornea contribute to refractive errors.

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eye injury prevention tips​

People in certain professions are at a constant risk of injury. However, while their chances of hurting their eyes are higher than others, almost everyone else is also equally prone to an eye injury. Accidents around the house, such as a flying object or hitting the head against something, can hurt your eye.

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Eye Problems in Old Age

Just as you experience the very unfortunate effects of aging like decreasing physical stamina, your eyes also exhibit an age-related decline in performance; especially after the age of 60.

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