Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a vision condition that makes faraway objects appear blurry. Digital device usage and time spent indoors have increased for young adults, and our visual environment can play a significant role in myopia...
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As we age, so do our eyes. Aging eyes can mean decreased sharpness in our vision, an inability to distinguish between shades, problems with glare, slower adaptation to darkness and reductions in how much of our surroundings can be seen at one...
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With the advent of smartphones, people are becoming victims of poor vision, no matter their age. Moreover, the stress on the eyes and nerves has made it difficult to keep perfect eyesight. Therefore, it is important not to ignore any eye problems...
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Age related macular degeneration or ARMD is the most common cause of irreversible vision loss for people over the age of 60. It is estimated that 2.5 million people in developed countries will suffer visual loss from this disorder and that there...
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As baby boomers reach middle age, the question looms large: How to avoid either of two telltale signs of aging — bifocals or reading glasses? Boomers have three contact lens options for correcting the close-up blurred vision that typically begins...
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Dry Eyes Due To Aging People over the age of 50 are more likely to experience dry eyes. Meibomian Gland Dysfunction tends to get worse with age, which is one of the primary health conditions that cause dry eyes. Seasonal Allergies & Dry Eyes...
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Wondering what causes dry eye? Check if these environmental causes may trigger it. Decreased Blink Rate Often when using a computer, tablet, or cell phone, we naturally do not blink as often. When we have a decreased blink rate, we do not produce...
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How To Protect Your Eyes Against UV Damage The eyelids are generally designed to protect the eyes. However, since the skin of the eyelids is usually thin and contains fragile tissue, UV light can be very damaging. Exposure to sunlight over time...
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What is Amblyopia or “Lazy Eye”? It is any condition that impairs vision! Cataracts Nearsightedness/Farsightedness/Astigmatism We can treat these forms of lazy eye, preferably in childhood. As adults our connection between the eyes and the brain...
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Tackling Dry Eye A tried and true method of relieving dry eyes. Whether you’re a contact lens wearer or suffering from dry eye symptoms I-DROP by I-Med Pharma is the only preservative free viscoadaptive artificial tear on the market!...
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