The desire to look like celebrities might be fueling the craze for colored contact lenses. For Erica Barnes, her decision to change her look nearly cost her vision. "I couldn't open my eyes and every time I tried it started hurting more," says Barnes. The 14 year old had only worn them for a day … Continue reading Eye on Health: Colored Contact Danger
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Sunglasses Necessary To Prevent Eyes From UV Damage
The Washington Post (7/4, Butler) reported that wearing sunglasses is necessary to protect the eyes from damage from ultraviolet (UV) rays. Optometrist Michael Rosenblatt, OD, pointed out that "certain people run an elevated risk for UV damage," particularly people "with light-colored irises." He explained, "If you easily burn in the sun, you should think of yourself as … Continue reading Sunglasses Necessary To Prevent Eyes From UV Damage
Herbs That Promote Eye Health
For at least 2000 years, various herbs have been utilized throughout the world to promote eye health–consumed regularly to prevent failing eyesight, and prepared as topical infusions to treat everything from common eye strain to glaucoma. While there is little modern evidence to support many of the documented and anecdotal claims concerning some of these traditional herbal … Continue reading Herbs That Promote Eye Health
One in three adults unaware sun exposure causes eye health risks
Wearing a hat and protecting eyes from harmful UV rays is as much a part of sun protection as slathering on sunscreen. USA Today reports that a “2009 survey by the American Optometric Association found that one in three adults are unaware of the eye health risks of spending too much time in the sun without … Continue reading One in three adults unaware sun exposure causes eye health risks
Myopia Associated With Open-Angle Glaucoma
Reuters (6/30, McCook) reports that, according to a review published online June 20 in the journal Ophthalmology, people with myopia are have a 90% increased risk for developing open-angle glaucoma, with those have severe myopia have an even greater risk. For that reason, experts suggest that people with severe nearsightedness undergo frequent eye exams. Eye experts … Continue reading Myopia Associated With Open-Angle Glaucoma