Research Shows Ethnic Minorities are Less Concerned about Eye Health - Placing Them at Even More of an Increased Risk of Certain Vision Conditions The results of recent, comprehensive research supported by Transitions Optical revealed that the majority of Americans are not taking the proper steps to care for the health of their eyes, and … Continue reading Study Reveals Majority of Americans are not Taking Proper Steps to Care for the Health of Their Eyes
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Computers are a blight for sore eyes
FACEBOOK and Twitter may be doing wonders for your online social life, but the amount of time spent keeping your eyes glued to the computer screen or your smartphone could have an adverse effect on your eyes, according to experts. The increasing use of computers and cellphones may be good for technological advancement, it was … Continue reading Computers are a blight for sore eyes
Younger Children May Respond Better To Amblyopia Treatment
MedPage Today (7/11, Walsh) reported, "Younger children with amblyopia respond better to treatment than do their older peers," according to a meta-analysis published online July 11 in the Archives of Ophthalmology. After examining data on some 996 children, researchers found that youngsters "younger than seven had significantly greater improvements for both moderate (P<0.04) and severe (P<0.001) amblyopia than … Continue reading Younger Children May Respond Better To Amblyopia Treatment
Genetics, Lifestyle May Contribute To AMD Progression
The Boston Globe (7/8, Satija) reported that a study published in the July issue of Ophthalmology detailed the influence of genetics and environment on the development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Researchers "looked at over 200 male pairs of identical twins" in which some twins both had the disease but at different stages, or only … Continue reading Genetics, Lifestyle May Contribute To AMD Progression
Giant Hogweed May Cause Burns, Blindness
HealthDay (7/7) reported, "Experts are urging residents of several states to beware of the 'giant hogweed,' a tall plant native to Central Asia with umbrella-size flowers containing toxic sap that can cause burns, blisters and, in some cases, even blindness." The plant, whose botanical name is Heracleum Mantegazzianum, "is already a concern in the Northeast and … Continue reading Giant Hogweed May Cause Burns, Blindness