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3 Things that Affect the Health of Your Eyes
Many things exist that can compromise your vision, and many of them can be prevented by simply making a few life changes that aren’t that difficult to make. As any doctor would tell you, a few small changes early on in life can make a lot of difference down the line. And since human beings […]
Don’t Take Your Eyes For Granted: Protect Your Sight With These 5 Tips
Eye safety is often an overlooked aspect of health. Although not immediately evident, lack of proper eye care creates mounting problems, that come to the forefront eventually. Unapparent as they seem, eye problems are real, they do happen, and when they happen, it could be difficult to manage them, so the philosophy that works best […]
3D TV: Can LASIK Patients Watch 3D Movies?
Often the bone of contention comes as to how a laser eye surgery can affect one’s normal life. With every other movie being release in 3D, the experience of watching such 3D TV is exceptional. Eye doctors are confident based on research, proven inferences and historical patient data that LASIK does not interfere with a […]
Signs That You Have Myopia or Nearsightedness
Nearsightedness has become one of the most common refractive errors and more people are being afflicted by this condition. A recent study published by NEI (National Eye Institute) reveals an alarming trend which shows an increase in myopia in the US population from 25% in 1971-1972 to a massive 41.6% in 1999-2004. Even though the […]
The risks of sleeping in your contact lenses
If you have vision related problems then there may have been a time when you slept with your glasses on or without removing your contact lenses. The American Academy of Ophthalmology has highlighted several risks that are related to sleeping in your contact lenses. The intensity of the problem that may arise becomes proportional to […]
Eyelid Scrubs for Clean and Healthy Eyes
Eyelid scrubs are recommended as a daily activity to maintain healthy vision and fight associated conditions. Some common eye infections caused as a direct result of unclean eyelids are blepharitis, dry eyes after laser eye surgery and many other corneal diseases. However, it is a common thing for people to ignore this aspect of personal […]
Fact or Fiction: Carrots promote healthy vision
A lot has been said since our childhood that eating carrots will improve your vision or help to maintain healthy eyes. However, many equally wonder if there is any grain of truth in this fact or has it always been a clever ploy of parents to feed veggies to their vegetable-adverse children. A valid argument […]
Quality of Vision after LASIK in Reference to Pupil Size
LASIK surgery developed into one of the most effective and long-lasting solutions for vision correction treatments. Although it is a fairly simple process, just like any other medical procedure, it does come with its own set of risks and complications. However, these risks can become mitigated significantly if your eye surgeon has years of experience […]
Why people who aren’t candidates for LASIK may be able to have Visian ICL
Not everyone is a candidate for LASIK eye surgery. While many people can enjoy the benefits that LASIK eye surgery can offer, some people’s eyes are simply not built for it. Particularly those who have severe myopia, corneas that are too thin or eyes that do not lubricate enough naturally. LASIK may not be an […]
Top 5 Tips for Eye Care
Taking care of your eyes carries a powerful built in motivation. If you neglect this, your eyes may age poorly and your vision may suffer terrible. If you neglect this, your eyes may age poorly and your vision may suffer terribly. Worse still, your eye health can be a barometer of your overall health — […]