Eye Experts Say Protective Eyewear Would Prevent Most Sports-Related Eye Injuries

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette  (7/18, Kelly) reports, "More than 600,000 Americans will suffer an eye injury while playing a sport this year," according to the National Eye Institute (NEI). "Of these, about 42,000 will be serious enough to require treatment in a hospital emergency room." But, "more than 90 percent of these injuries could be prevented if the … Continue reading Eye Experts Say Protective Eyewear Would Prevent Most Sports-Related Eye Injuries

Vitamin C more important than known for eye, brain health

Vitamin C has an important role for eye and possibly brain health, finds a new investigation. Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University (OSHU) recently discovered the cells in the eye are bathed in the vitamin. In their research, scientists found high doses of vitamin C are necessary to keep the retina of the eye, and … Continue reading Vitamin C more important than known for eye, brain health