Booting your children outside to play can not only boost their physical fitness - it can cut the chances of their developing shortsightedness, researchers say. Shortsightedness, or myopia, has become increasingly common over the last four decades, both in the US and elsewhere - indeed, in parts of Asia, more than 80 percent of the … Continue reading Time Spent Outdoors Associated With Reduced Myopia Risk
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Home Is the Most Dangerous Place for the Eyes
Home may be where the heart is, but it can also be a dangerous place for the eyes. More than half of the 2.5 million eye injuries that occur every year happen within or around the home. According to results from the “Seventh Annual Eye Injury Snapshot” by the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and … Continue reading Home Is the Most Dangerous Place for the Eyes
Good Nutrition Important For Eye Health As You Age
Poor vision has many causes and treatments, and as you grow older, you will likely experience some type of vision loss or reduction in visual performance. For older adults, bright lights, glare while driving at night and even blindness can dramatically affect quality of life, but the treatment isn't just glasses or a stronger prescription … Continue reading Good Nutrition Important For Eye Health As You Age
Preventing, detecting eye problems key to vision health
It’s one of our most important senses, but people often take it for granted. For some reason, people tend to put eyesight on the back burner instead of being proactive. Especially for people who don’t wear glasses or contacts, it can be years between visits to the eye doctor. It’s important to take care of … Continue reading Preventing, detecting eye problems key to vision health