Research carried out by independent researchers funded by Transitions Optical shows that most Americans are not taking steps to protect their eyes, and few fully understand the effects of UV exposure on their eyes. Many ethnic groups, such as Asian Americans and Hispanics, showed lower awareness of eye health risks and the steps to take … Continue reading Americans Not Taking Proper Care of Their Eyes According to New Study
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Eye Experts Say Reading On Smartphones May Strain Eyes
HealthDay (7/21, Gardner) reports that, according to a study published in Optometry and Vision Science, "people reading text messages or browsing the Internet on their smartphones tend to hold the devices closer than they would a book or newspaper." This, combined with the often small font sizes, "could put added strain on people who already wear … Continue reading Eye Experts Say Reading On Smartphones May Strain Eyes
Anti-aging and eye health benefits of resveratrol for age-related macular degeneration
Resveratrol a natural polyphenolic phytochemical with a variety of health benefits in age-related diseases, and aging process. Resveratrol is found in at least 72 plant species and exists in two structural isomeric forms, cis and trans, with the trans form being more common and possessing greater biological activity. Polygonum cuspidatum, which is a plant used in … Continue reading Anti-aging and eye health benefits of resveratrol for age-related macular degeneration
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
Even if you think you see perfectly, get your eyes checked
One day last year, a 43-year-old man came into my office. He had always seen perfectly and had never had an eye exam. “Never needed one,” he said. Though his vision was still clear, something seemed a little “off” so he came in to have it checked. His vision was, indeed, perfect without glasses. But … Continue reading Even if you think you see perfectly, get your eyes checked