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Research Brings New Hope for Nutritional Treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration - Paul Krawitz
Research in recent years has shown that two nutrients--lutein and zeaxanthin--often used in nutritional supplements--work wonders in preventing age-related macular degeneration (AMD). When consumed, these nutrients reach the eyes from the gut--passing through the bloodstream--and play an... Submitted 3 years 186 days ago.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Prevent the Development of Macular Degeneration - - Paul Krawitz
Until now, research from the National Eye Institute and others has shown benefit to taking macular degeneration supplements only after you've developed dry macular degeneration, but before you develop wet macular degeneration. But a study in the June 2008 issue of the professional journal... Submitted 3 years 207 days ago.

Does High Altitude Affect LASIK Safety? - Ruchir Chawdhry
Is having LASIK surgery in Colorado less safe than, for example, having LASIK in California? Many eye related complications can arise due to high altitudes. For example, people that live in high altitude areas have a difficult time wearing extended wear contact lenses. Although there are now... Submitted 3 years 237 days ago.

Curing Pink Eye or Conjunctivitis Naturally Using Home Remedies - - Kathy Love
What is Pink Eye? Conjunctivitis, or pink eye, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, a clear membrane that covers the outer layer of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelids. As with other common eye inflammations, conjunctivitis usually looks and feels worse than it is. While the pronounced... Submitted 3 years 297 days ago.

How Do Glasses Correct Sight? - John Styles
People need glasses to correct blurred vision. Blurring occurs when the image of the object that you are looking at is not focussed in the correct place on the retina at the back of the eye. There are four reasons why the image can focus in the wrong place! 1. Hypermetropia (long... Submitted 4 years 124 days ago.

At Risk - Computer Screen Glare and Eye Damage - Jeff Anliker, LMT
As the amount of technology used in todays world increases, so do the concerns for health and safety. Numerous persons who utilize computers on a regular basis complain of difficulties with their vision. Scientific research conducted by experts in the field indicate that, though it is common for... Submitted 4 years 145 days ago.

Violent Shooter Video Games Help Eye Health - Bill Healey
Master Chief, Marcus Fenix, and Doomguy are here to help us once again. Playing Gears of War , Doom , Halo and other first person shooter video games can improve your eyesight, new research claims. You heard me right. Scientists FINALLY have something good to say about video games. I... Submitted 4 years 291 days ago.

The Pros and Cons of Laser Eye Correction Surgery - Penni Markle
Laser eye correction surgery can be a great thing if it is successful, and you are able to ditch the eye glasses and contact lenses because of it. Before you jump into any surgery, you should always know the pros and cons about it. This way if the surgery is not successful, and you fall into the... Submitted 5 years 192 days ago.

Learning about Color Contacts - Michael Wright
It has always been considered that contact lenses and color contact lenses are a newer technologies. Not at all. They were first described and sketched by Leonardo Da Vinci, way back in 1508! However, Joseph Dallos developed the technology in its current form, a Hungarian physician in 1929. The... Submitted 5 years 200 days ago.

Preventing Sports Eye Injuries - - Suzy Buglewicz
Every year, it’s estimated that nearly 50,000 Americans suffer eye injuries while participating in sports and recreational activities. While many of these eye injuries have the potential to cause temporary or permanent vision loss, 90% of them are preventable by using the appropriate... Submitted 296 days ago.

Improve Your Vision With Lasik Surgery and Bid Farewell to Glasses - - brent01
If you are one of the millions of Americans like myself who have always had to wear glasses or contacts, you know that they can be a pain at times and you also know how nice it would be to be able to see clearly without them. This used to only be a dream, but now many people across the country... Submitted 310 days 20 hours ago.

Eye Doctor Versus Optometrist - Know the Difference? - Hillary Glaser
Most people don’t know the difference between the various eye care professionals. In order to look after ones eyes optimally, this knowledge is essential. Optician versus optometrist versus ophthalmologists (eye doctors), did you even know that there is a very distinctive difference? Well... Submitted 334 days 11 hours ago.

How to Deal with Cataracts - Hillary Glaser
You suddenly don’t see as well as you used to but it’s not your prescription that has changed it’s a white film that is clouding your vision. What are cataracts and what can you do about them? Cataracts remains the leading cause of blindness in the United States. When a... Submitted 348 days 11 hours ago.

How to Buy Multifocal Glasses Online - Hillary Glaser
As we age our visual needs change and we begin to need lenses with different levels of prescription all in one lens. Buying multifocal lenses can seem daunting but buying glasses online makes the task much easier. Gone are the days of multifocal glasses meaning a step into old-aged-hood and a... Submitted 348 days 11 hours ago.

How To Use Your Eyes To Read Your Health - - Hillary Glaser
Your eyes are able to show you far more than the world around you - they are also an indicator of many bigger ailments that your body might be fighting such as hepatitis, cancer, thyroid disease and more. Your eyes really are a mirror...to your body and its inner workings; and if you know how... Submitted 354 days 8 hours ago.

Intraocular (Eye) Melanoma - What is it? How can it be detected? - - Hillary Glaser
Cancer is a scary word and eye cancer is a less known form of this disease. Here we discuss Intraocular Melanoma and how it can be detected. In short, Intraocular Melanoma is when cancer cells begin to build up in the eyes tissues and although it is a rare form of cancer; it is the most... Submitted 354 days 8 hours ago.

Color Contact Lenses Just For You - - George Miller
When was the last time you wished for a truly unique-to-you fashion accessory or felt the urge to look completely different in a totally new way? Color contact lenses are an innovative, easy way to create new impact, and they’re becoming wildly popular. No matter the occasion – a... Submitted 358 days 7 hours ago.

Eyeglasses: A Solution to Eye Problems? - Hillary Glaser
Understanding eye problems can be confusing and more so, the treatment for these problems. Do eyeglasses always work? The below guide gives you a relative understanding the major eye problems of today. Anybody suffering from eye-related problems, both physical and medical, knows that squinting... Submitted 361 days 8 hours ago.

Macular Degeneration Treatment - What are Your Options and How Do They Work? - - Leslie Degner
The treatment of age related macular degeneration (AMD) depends on what type of AMD a person has. The two main types are dry AMD and wet AMD. The dry form is the most common type and normally causes less loss of central vision than the wet form. Dry Macular Degeneration Treatment At this... Submitted 1 year 21 days ago.

Dry Eyes - Nobel Specialists
What is Dry Eyes Syndrome? Dry eyes is one of the most common problems treated by eye surgeons and is usually caused by a reduced quantity or increased loss of tears. Furthermore the tear film is also of poorer quality and fails to lubricate the eyes effectively resulting in eye symptoms. ... Submitted 1 year 171 days ago.

Presbyopia - Nobel Specialists
What is Presbyopia? Presbyopia is a natural part of the ageing process resulting in a progressive loss of ability to focus on close objects or to read fine print. This is due to the loss of flexibility of the lens and weakness of the internal muscle of the eye. Presbyopia will affect everyone... Submitted 1 year 171 days ago.

Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) - Nobel Specialists
What is Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)? Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss and blindness among those above the age of 65. AMD is the degeneration of the macula, which is part of the retina or nerve fibre layer of the eye (similar to the "film" in... Submitted 1 year 171 days ago.

Glaucoma - Nobel Specialists
What is glaucoma? Glaucoma, a second leading cause of blindness, is a group of eye disorders often associated with a dangerous build-up of internal eye pressure (intraocular pressure or IOP) which can damage the eye's optic nerve that transmits visual information to the brain. As these... Submitted 1 year 171 days ago.

Diabetic Retinopathy - Nobel Specialists
What is diabetic retinopathy? Diabetic retinopathy is the most common diabetic eye disease and the leading cause of blindness. It is caused by changes to the small blood vessels of the retina (light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye). ? What are the stages of diabetic... Submitted 1 year 171 days ago.

Vision Health-Diet May Be At Root Of Disease - Dr. Carla Goddard
It is strange that as American's we are so concerned about our weight, preventing cancer, and our risks for stroke, heart attack and osteoporosis; however, when it comes to vision we seem to assume it will take care of itself. Vision is not automatic. Like any part of our bodies, our eyes are... Submitted 1 year 186 days ago.