Though Glaucoma is a very common-heard eye disease, not all people know what it is. The root of glaucoma is too much pressure in the eyeballs. Some people can not even feel any pain even when they have caught glaucoma. People are very afraid of glaucoma, because when some symptoms occur, it is too late to rectify. If people feel that their visions become narrower and narrower, glaucoma may come. And gradually, this may lead to complete blindness....more
Refraction is the basic test of the eyes focus problems or refractive errors. In general, there are three types of refractive errors: hyperopia, myopia and astigmatism. Hyperopia refers to the condition that the eye is shorter than normal, resulting in a focal point behind the retina which leads to blurry near vision. Myopia is an opposite condition that results from too long eyes. Nearsighted people can not see distant objects clearly....more
Eye disorders are big threats to teenagers. Now over fifty percents are myopia among young people. However, every person prefers to working or studying without eyeglasses. The best way to be not myopia is to do prevention earlier. Doing exercises is a comparatively easy method. There are two main kinds of exercises for you to choose in the following.Before introduction, we should know how eye disorders happen and develop. Many eye diseases are caused by severe stresses. The key point of the two exercises is that they all treat eyes by relaxation and de-stresses.1.Lie in bed on your back, and slightly open your legs to keep them the same width with shoulders. Then close your eyes with the palms upward. Now have a deep breath until you feel your whole body is full of oxygen. Exsufflate the waste gas slowly. Repeat these two steps for a few minutes. When your body meets it demand, open your eyes, and keep attention on a steady object either far or near. After a few minutes concentration, close your eyes. But keep your mind on the object. This exercise is simple, so you can do it anywhere you can lie down. If you cant find a right place, do it on a steady chair.2.The other exercise is...more
Nursing home residents are said to have 15 times more likely to suffer uncorrected vision errors. In contrast, similar older people living in ordinary communities are better cared for. The high rates of uncorrected visual errors such as myopia and hyperopia among nursing home residents are quite likely to cause depression in them. Study findings...more
More and more health conscious people are wondering that what lutein is. Actually it is a kind of powerful antioxidants that is reported to benefit body health. Those health conscious individuals are encouraged to take lutein as a part of daily health regimen.Lutein is one of the carotenoids produced by pigment in various fruits, vegetables as well...more
With the development of laser eye surgery, the quest to improve eyesight has reached a successful culmination. Wearing eye glasses is no longer the only option for clear vision. The process is relatively painless. Most who have taken this course have experienced only slight irritation for a few days. With a high success rate of over 75% emerging with the targeted vision, the results seem well worth the cost. Even those who don't attain their goal immediately still experience significant improvements and can have additional corrections until they have the vision they are striving for. Many wait until they are older with the misconception that it's an one-time shot. Once it's performed it can't be repeated. Contrarily it can be done over and over.Obviously there are reasons this isn't the best option or even an option at all. Some medical conditions prevent the surgery and for many the cost is overwhelming and completely out of reach. For those, contacts and eye glasses are the way to go to improve eyesight. With eye glasses having become such a fashion accessory, wearing glasses has shed the stigma it once held. It has become such a trend to wear glasses, that some...more
Eye Glasses were invented out of necessity, but have transcended their purpose and have become a popular fashion accessory. It is almost difficult to imagine a time when glasses were aggressively avoided. For many years, they were considered a...more
The immediate reaction for someone experiencing problems with their vision is to think they probably need glasses. Of course eye glasses are one way to improve eyesight and further, many are taking advantage of laser surgery to do so completely and...more
Eye glasses have taken their place among many other things that despite the amazing changes in technology, we tend to take for granted. Although many give Benjamin Franklin the credit for the invention, writings between 1265 and 1290 indicate the use...more
Blepharoplasty or surgery aimed at the eyelids is more of an aesthetic touch up than a reconstructive one. There are also times when this is used to improve a person's sight function instead of his or her looks. Eyelid surgery is quick and relatively...more
Several days ago, my father and my grandmother had a fierce quarrel. Then I managed to persuade them out of complaining about each other. But I little expected that I was to blame severely. Actually, I was well-intentioned but they got angrier after...more
Bright Eyes: Seeing Better, LongerTheres no question that many of uschristian stress endlessly about our weight, our skin, and our overall physical well-being. But what about our eyes? Though these organs are vital and very sensitive, we tend Chloeto...more