eye health
09/20/2018
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By Isabelle Z.
Taking a multivitamin every day could prevent vision loss from a common eye disease
Most of us take our vision for granted. We don’t really give our eyesight a second thought… until something is wrong with it. Unfortunately, there’s a good chance that you will run into vision problems as you age as a result of macular degeneration, and this can negatively affect your quality of life. Luckily, scientists […]
07/28/2018
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By Janine Acero
Screen time is hard on your eyes: Here’s how to protect them
We rely on our visual system to help us perceive the world around us through visual cues that are then sent to the brain for interpretation. These cues include color, shapes, size, distance, depth, movement and temperature. The eyes process tons of information every day, and these information mostly come from digital screens at home or at […]
07/26/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Why you should start wearing sunglasses (hint: they protect you from eyelid cancer)
When it comes to eye and skin care, sunglasses are more than just trendy. They can help protect your eyes and prevent different eye- and skin-related health concerns. In the U.K., skin cancer rates are skyrocketing. But this can be prevented by one simple change: choosing the right kind of sunglasses that can also protect […]
07/10/2018
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By Derek Henry
5 things that can ruin your summer (and how to avoid the repercussions)
Summer is a great time of the year, one where we can get outdoors more often, enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables, get some much needed vitamin D, and take that long awaited vacation. Those things alone are a cause for celebration. However, with any season there are the pros and cons and summer is no […]
07/02/2018
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By Vicki Batts
Oral omega-3 supplementation linked to a reduced risk of eye disease in young adults
Omega-3 fatty acids are highly regarded for their health benefits, especially when it comes to brain health. But it turns out omega-3s have a lot more to offer and can be highly beneficial to a set of organs that are often overlooked: the eyes. Researchers from Australia have found that healthy, young adults who supplement […]
05/02/2018
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By Jessica Dolores
New procedure reverses blindness by transplanting a stem cell patch onto the eye to boost light sensitive cells
We may someday help seniors currently suffering from macular degeneration regain their eyesight. That’s because scientists at the University College London (UCL) and the Moorefields Eye Hospital in London have just restored the eyesight of an 86-year-old man and a woman in her 60s through a patch of stem cells which treated the damaged area in […]
05/01/2018
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By Jessica Dolores
Prevent vision loss by protecting your heart with a healthy diet
Losing one’s eyesight and knowing that the damage is reversible is one thing. Losing one’s vision and learning that it will never come back is more devastating. The second scenario affects more than 10 million Americans living in the U.S. The number is expected to balloon to almost 22 million by 2050. The figures are […]
01/25/2018
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By Derek Henry
3 simple ways to naturally support your vision and shock your eye doctor with the results
It is estimated that at least 6 out of 10 people in the Unites States use corrective lenses to help support their vision. Many are also turning to laser eye surgery, a procedure not without its risks, to “permanently” fix their eyesight for good. The primary fuel behind this trend is that people have been taught […]
01/02/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Tea for your eyes: Research finds a daily cup of hot tea reduces the risk of glaucoma by a shocking 74%
Good news for anyone who is a fan of tea — research indicates that a daily cup of tea may reduce the likelihood of glaucoma. According to a study made by researchers from the University of California, people who drink tea at least once a day “are 74 percent less likely” to be diagnosed with glaucoma, […]
09/30/2017
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By Russel Davis
Another reason to get your kid outside: Kids who play outdoors can SEE better, study finds
Encouraging children to spend more time playing outdoors may help them reduce the risk of developing various eye conditions such as nearsightedness or myopia, optometry experts told the Daily Mail online. Professors Karla Zadnik and Don Mutti of Ohio State University’s College of Optometry argued that easy access to technology — such as computers, video games, and smartphones […]
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