Reuters (5/28, Pittman) reported that, according to a study of more than 1,000 Australian children published in the journal Ophthalmology, about one in 16 children under the age of six may suffer from some sort of impaired vision in one eye. What's more, nearly three percent of the children studied experienced impairment in both eyes. … Continue reading One In 16 Australian Preschoolers May Suffer From Visual Impairment In One Eye
Month: May 2011
Special Contact Lenses Block UV Rays
The Wall Street Journal (5/31, D2, Johannes, Subscription Publication) reports in "Aches & Claims" that some manufacturers of contact lenses are currently marketing products claiming to block out up to 99% of ultraviolet rays, important for preventing pterigia and cataracts . Unlike UV-ray blocking sunglasses, the UV-blocking lenses offer protection to all of the eye's internal … Continue reading Special Contact Lenses Block UV Rays
The Science Behind Shorter Workouts
[ Want to read a fitness article? Then check this one out... it was sent to me by Jon Benson. I have his thumbs-up to pass it along to you. Enjoy! ] A few years ago I released a book whose title was more reminiscent of a line out of “There’s Something About Mary” than … Continue reading The Science Behind Shorter Workouts
VNTV Episode #4 – Laser Vision Correction with special guest Dr. Max Parikh, MD
This new episode was filmed June 7th talking about the latest advancements in Laser Vision Correction. We are honored to have Dr. Max Parikh, MD as our special guest to present an informative and captivating show to our audience. Dr. Parikh practices at Nvision Laser Centers located in La Jolla. Max Parikh, MD, graduated Phi … Continue reading VNTV Episode #4 – Laser Vision Correction with special guest Dr. Max Parikh, MD
6 Strange Dietary Bedfellows
You know, fitness and nutrition guy Jon Benson has a humorous way of putting things that we all need to hear. I received this email from him today and had to share it with you. It's not only funny, it's true. Read on... What do these six things have in common? --- McDonalds --- Renee … Continue reading 6 Strange Dietary Bedfellows