Eyes and Vision

The Importance Of Wearing Sunglasses
by eNotAlone.com
Every single day, no matter be it sunny or cloudy, and regardless of the season, people are exposed to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun. Most of the time they do not even realize it, as UV radiation is invisible to the eye.

Prostate Drug Flomax Is Dangerous For Cataract Patients
by eNotAlone.com
Flomax (tamsulosin), a drug that is commonly used by men to treat their prostate problems, is linked to more than a double risk for serious complications following cataract surgery, indicates new study by Canadian scientists

Fish, Nuts And Olive Oil Are Good For Eyes
by eNotAlone.com
A diet that contains fish, nuts, olive oil and other products with omega-3 fatty acids, can significantly reduce the risk of developing eye disease known as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to studies from two different Australian

Action Video Games Improve Vision In Adults
by eNotAlone.com
Action video and computer games that involve guns and shooting may not be beneficial for a child's education, but they can be beneficial for a player's vision, claims a new study by the University of Rochester and Tel Aviv University scientists

Hearing Problems Linked To Vision Problems In KIds
by eNotAlone.com
About 20 per cent of all the kids with sensorineural hearing loss also have eye disorders, a new study has reported in the February issue of Archives of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

Vitamin B Prevents Blindness
by eNotAlone.com
Women who take vitamin B and folic acid supplements are less likely to develop common type of vision loss, called age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a new study reports. Age-related macular degeneration is a progressive disease which leads

Papers on Health
by John Kirk
It sometimes happens that a tiny piece of dust or iron may stick in the surface of the eye, and refuse to be washed away by the tears. Take a square inch of writing paper, curve one of the sides of it, and draw it lightly and quickly over the spot.

Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine
by George M. Gould, M.D., Walter L. Pyle, M.D.
There are some marvelous cases on record in which, after many years of blindness, the surgeon has been able, by operation, to restore the sight. McKeown gives the history of a blind fiddler of sixty-three, who, when one and a half years old

A Handbook of Health
by Woods Hutchinson
How the Eye is Made. Next in importance after the smell and the taste of our food comes the appearance of it; hence, our need of eyes to help us in choosing what to eat, as well as how to avoid the dangers about us.

Good Vision: Millions Don't See as Well as They Could
by National Institute of Health
Until now, there hasn't been a national survey on vision since the mid-1970s. A new report has found that although 94% of Americans 12 years old and older have good vision, the remaining 6%-14 million people-are visually impaired.

Don't Overlooked Vision Problems
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Eye problems, in general, tend to get overlooked in a crowd of broader health issues such as heart disease and cancer. For this reason, the vision health care community has been working hard in recent years to emphasize the importance of proper eye care.

Understanding Vision Impairment
by CDC
Vision impairment means that a person's eyesight cannot be corrected to a normal level. Vision impairment may be caused by a loss of visual acuity, where the eye does not see objects as clearly as usual.

Sunglasses and UV, Blue Light
by Health Canada
It is important to protect your eyes against damage from the sun. For most people, an inexpensive pair of sunglasses will do the job.

Seniors, Aging and Vision Care
by Health Canada
As people get older, it is normal for their vision to change. However, there are steps you can take to preserve your eyesight and improve your vision - an important part of staying safe and independent.

Laser Eye Surgery Risks and Considerations
by Health Canada
Laser eye surgery is most commonly used to correct three vision problems - myopia (near-sighted), hyperopia (far-sighted) and astigmatism (distorted vision when looking at objects at any distance).

Contact Lenses: Health Effects
by Health Canada
Contact lenses are medical devices which, like drugs, provide benefits while posing certain risks. If you wear contact lenses, you should take steps to minimize these risks and protect your vision.

Cataract Explained
by National Institute on Aging
A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye that affects vision. Most cataracts are related to aging. Cataracts are very common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery.

Aging and Vision Problems
by National Institute on Aging
Have your eyes checked every 1 or 2 years by an eye care professional. This can be an ophthalmologist or optometrist. He or she should put drops in your eyes to enlarge (dilate) your pupils.

What Can Corneal Refractive Eye Surgery Do for You?
The Complete Book of Laser Eye Surgery
by Stephen G. Slade, M.D., Richard N. Baker, O.D., Dorothy Kay Brockman
Do you want to see well - without glasses or contact lenses? If you have been considering laser eye surgery, here is the definitive guide to the procedure that nearly one million Americans have each year. Written by the doctor who first performed LASIK

Relief for Your Scratchy, Dry Eyes
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Tears serve as a protective coating for the eyes. They keep the eyes moist, provide essential nutrients, and wash away dust and other particles. When the eyes don't produce enough tears or the right quality of tears, the result is a condition that doctors