Young eyes need proper visual stimulation in order for mature vision to develop. For this to happen, both eyes need clear images of the world to focus on the retina and then be transmitted to the visual cortex of the brain. Amblyopia, also known as “lazy eye,” is a condition that occurs when vision in […]
More Time Outdoors May Reduce Nearsightedness in Children
Sending your children outside to play can not only boost their physical fitness – it may also cut the risk of becoming near sighted. Nearsightedness, also known as myopia, has become much more common in many countries over the past four decades, including Canada and the United States. In parts of Asia, more than 80 percent of […]
WHAT ARE FLOATERS ?
Floaters are translucent or dark specks that seem to float about in your field of vision. Some floaters are normal, and most people have them, but they don’t usually notice them unless they become numerous or more prominent. Floaters can look like cobwebs or squiggly lines or floating bugs. They become more apparent when you look […]
Contact lenses vs. spectacles. Which is best for my child?
Refractive errors such as myopia (near sightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism can be corrected by various methods: spectacles, contact lenses, and refractive surgery. Your child’s age, level of responsibility, visual condition, and visual demands all play a role in determining the most suitable option. Very young children, those with very high refractive errors, or […]
Colored and Decorative Contact Lenses
Halloween can be an exciting time of the year for people that enjoy dressing up and showing off as a favorite person, place, or thing. For those trying to achieve a specific look or simply interested in something unique and fun, decorative contact lenses can be a great way to compliment and complete an outfit. […]
Your Eye Exam and Common Vision Conditions
A regular eye exam is an important part of a person’s overall health. Eye problems can have very few symptoms and rarely any pain. Doctors of Optometry recommend that children should have their first eye exam at six months, then at three years, before entering school and annually thereafter. Adults should be examined every two […]
Scientists Regenerate Retinal Tissue with Stem Cells Derived From Skin
Scientists from Schepens Eye Research Institute are the first to regenerate large areas of damaged retinas and improve visual function using IPS cells (induced pluripotent stem cells) derived from skin. The results of their study, which is published in PLoS ONE this month, hold great promise for future treatments and cures for diseases such as […]
Acupuncture May Help Treat Lazy Eye
Acupuncture may eventually become another optional treatment apart from patching for HYPERLINK “http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/164512.php” \o “What Is Lazy Eye? What Is Amblyopia? What Causes Lazy Eye Or Amblyopia?” lazy eye, also known as amblyopia, especially among older children who have a poorer response to patching, say researchers from China in Archives of Ophthalmology. Lazy eye is […]
Omega-3 Fatty Acid Intake Reduces Risk Of Age-Related Macular Degeneration In Women
Regular consumption of fish and omega-3 fatty acids found in fish is associated with a significantly reduced risk of developing age-related HYPERLINK “http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/152105.php” \o “What Is AMD? What Is Macular Degeneration?” macular degeneration in women, according to a report posted online this month that will appear in the June issue of the Archives of Ophthalmology, […]
Blepharitis
A common and often persistent condition, blepharitis (blef-uh-RYE-tus) refers to an inflammation of the eyelids. Blepharitis usually results from poor eyelid hygiene, a low-grade bacterial infection and/or irregular functioning of the oil glands. It rarely results in long-term damage to vision, but it can cause both ingrown and the loss of eyelashes. The ingrown eyelashes […]
