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According to AOA's 2015 American Eye-Q®
survey, 58 percent of adults surveyed have
experienced digital eye strain as a result of
time spent on a computer.
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Cataract is describe as presence of opacity or cloudiness in the lens of the eye. The lens is the transparent part that focuses light, allowing us to receive images through the retina.
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Wise lifestyle choices, regular eye exams and early detection of disease can significantly improve your chances of maintaining good eye health and vision as you age.
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Good eye sight can only be maintained by having regular eye check-ups done by an ophthalmologist.
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The Complete manual of Fitness and Well-being |
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The healthy eye constantly produces tears that lubricate. When a foreign body
irritates the eye or when a person cries, more tears are produced. Tears must
have the right balance of oil, water, and mucus to be able to protect your eyes. |
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A recent USDA survey revealed that most adult men
and women are deficient in at least one nutrient that is important to eye
health.
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The senses often become blunted with age. Changes tend to take place very
gradually. If you experience a sudden change in your ability to see or hear,
consult a doctor as it may be a sign of underlying illness.
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As we age the lens of our eye loses
flexibility, and by 50 most of us need glasses and are holding the "small
print" further and further from our eyes. The lens' ability to change shape
to accommodate to objects brought close to the eye is called
"accommodation". Modern living exacerbates this AGE-RELATED tendency to lose
accommodation. |
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There are certain nutrients that can help
delay or prevent eye problems and disease, especially those caused as a
result of aging. |
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New research into the public’s attitude
towards eye health from the College of Optometrists reveals that a worrying
56 per cent of smokers are unaware that smoking has links to eye disease
which could take their sight. |
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Cataracts are changes in clarity of the natural lens inside the eye that gradually degrade visual quality. Over 22 million people in the world are blind due to cataract. Are you a candidate? Take the Quiz...
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Stress and increment in chronological age, tends to
weaken the muscles around the eyes. Eyesight becomes weak after the muscles
around the eyes lose their elasticity and become rigid. |
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While aging is inevitable, physical decrepitude is not. Many of the outwards
signs of growing old can be slowed - and life may even be prolonged - by
maintaining a sensible approach to diet. The prevalance of glaucoma, cataracts
and dry eye begin to present themselves over the age of 40.
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UV rays are invisible, high-energy rays of light that, if absorbed by your
eyes, can cause or enhance several eye ailments. This happens because the UV
light can cause a reaction in our eye tissue. And once it occurs, it cannot be
reversed.
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Do you spend your days staring at a computer screen? If you do, you probably know how draining and tiring it can be to your entire body, not just your eyes.
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Swimming in the month of May-June under water with eyes wide open can result in a number of problems which are a serious cause of concern.
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According to the U.S. CDC (Center for Disease Control & Prevention), April is Women’s Eye Health & Safety Month. This year there are two themes: ‘Eye Safety at Work’ and ‘Healthy Vision: Make It Last a Lifetime.’
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