Focusing on Cataracts
Medical professionals describe cataracts as a clouding of the natural lens, the part of the eye responsible for focusing light and producing clear, sharp images. Unfortunately, many people are not...
View ArticleTake Time to Protect Your Eyes at Work
It is difficult to believe that every day more than 2,000 workers in the United States sustain job-related work injuries that require some type of medical treatment.
View ArticleStatin Drugs May Lower Glaucoma Risk
Glaucoma is a silent killer of sight. It is an eye disease that attacks the eye’s optic nerve – a vital nerve that sends signals to the retina, where they are interpreted as the images we see.
View ArticleNew Hope for Individuals with Macular Degeneration
There is new hope for individuals with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a disease that impacts the lives of more than 1.75 million Americans. By 2020, medical professionals predict this number...
View ArticleNew Treatment Solutions for Eye Cancer
For individuals diagnosed with cancer, one of the nagging concerns is whether it will spread to other parts of the body. Although body scans can be performed to identify cancer cells, most tests can...
View ArticleOmega-3 Fatty Acids for Eye Health
For years medical professionals have touted the benefits of foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids to help lower cholesterol and maintain a healthy heart. Now scientists have discovered the hidden value of...
View Article10 Warning Signs of Vision Problems
Many people believe that vision problems occur mostly as you age. Although older individuals are at increased risk for several eye diseases, vision problems can occur at any age.
View ArticleEye Diseases Can Impact Your Vision
As people age, they are more likely to experience a serious eye problem that can result in diminished or permanent vision loss. The National Eye Institute reports that visual impairment often is caused...
View ArticleEye Floaters: Nuisance or Medical Concern?
Eye floaters can be bothersome, but eye professionals say they are very common and usually are not a cause for concern.
View ArticleHelping Kids Adjust to Eyeglasses and Contacts
The American Optometric Association recommends that children receive their first eye exam by age 1, the next one at 3 years old and another before starting kindergarten. After that, students should...
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Learning Through Your Eyes
You may have noticed you vision worsening when you were in school. Good vision health is important for children of all ages. During the first 12 years of their lives, 80 percent of what children learn...
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Using Sound to See
Can you imagine being able to see for the first time because of a smartphone app? There is a new device that uses sounds or music to allow the blind, or those partially blind, to visualize and...
View Article5 Vision Benefit Facts Employees Need
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Nearsightedness and Digital Devices: A Possible Link
Myopia is also known as nearsightedness (the ability to see things close up, but not far away). Vision professionals estimate that over 41 percent of Americans have been diagnosed with this condition,...
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4 High-Tech Advancements That Improve Vision
Researchers have developed new technology to enhance vision in a variety of situations. Review four of the latest high-tech advancements. Telescopic contact lens – Researchers in Switzerland are...
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Warning Signs of Glaucoma and Macular Degeneration
Roseanne Barr’s recent announcement that she’s losing her vision and going blind due to glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration surprised many people. Millions of Americans are losing their...
View ArticleHearing, Vision and Dental Offer Employers Unexpected Benefits
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Eye Strain Increases Interest in Vision Benefits
Eye strain is becoming a significant health concern for American workers. The Vision Council states that about 90 percent of adults spend more than two hours daily using computers and digital devices,...
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Why Benefits Are Popular With Employees
More employees are requesting vision benefits. As employees spend more time using digital devices, many are experiencing problems with eyestrain and fatigue. They also are interested in maintaining...
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Do Digital Devices Cause Vision Problems?
How many hours do you spend each day staring at digital devices? Researchers at the Weill Cornell Medical College in New York report that Americans are exhausting their eyes because of too much screen...
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