Air quality is a major determinant of overall human health. Though often overlooked, poor air quality can cause several health issues. Unfortunately, there’s a general lack of awareness amongst the population about the effects of poor air quality. Poor air quality is primarily caused by air pollutants, which include liquid droplets, solid particles, and gasses. […]
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The summer season often means spending several hours getting the much-needed Vitamin D from the sun. While at it, most people apply sunscreen to protect their skin, often forgetting that eyes also need protection. You should protect your eyes from strong sunlight and ultraviolet exposure. UV radiation from indoor artificial rays or natural sunlight has
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Blurry vision is typically associated with the need for optical prescription or eyeglasses. However, monocular cloudy vision signifies a serious condition that needs immediate attention. Monocular cloudy vision can affect your visual field partly or entirely. In most cases, objects appear cloudy or out of focus and can interfere with your daily activities, even with
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While it may seem normal, rubbing your eyes after waking up or when you are tired always feels good. The good feeling of rubbing your eyes comes from stimulated tear flow that lubricates the eye, relieves dry eyes, and clears dust. Rubbing the eye is also therapeutic as the pressure applied to the eyeball stimulates
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Eyesight is a valuable asset to humans, and maintaining eye health is important. Unfortunately, despite maintaining eye health, a significant human population still experiences eye problems at one point in their lives. While some eye conditions are minor and can resolve naturally or with home remedies, others require interventions from eye specialists. Below are the
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If you have glaucoma, you may experience random blind spots in your vision. You may get regular bouts of sharp pain in the eyes or severe headaches. The condition is caused by excess pressure inside the eyes, and it can cause damage to the optic nerve. Diabetes increases your risk of glaucoma. Understanding Glaucoma Glaucoma
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Glaucoma is probably among the most common eye disorders and a leading cause of vision loss and permanent blindness. Unfortunately, unlike other eye problems, there is little known about the presenting symptoms and treatment options for glaucoma. However, with prompt medical intervention, the loss of vision can be slowed or stopped. What is Glaucoma? Generally,
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As we age, our eyes, like any other part of the body, become susceptible to disease. The most common vision-related problems in older adults are glaucoma and cataracts. In fact, cataracts are the leading cause of blindness worldwide. World Health Organization estimates that cataracts cause 51% of the world’s blindness. About 80 million people globally
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Just like dental health, preventive measures toward eye health are overly important. Unfortunately, most people don’t consider the importance of frequent eye exams because they aren’t of senior age or haven’t experienced eye issues. However, you should have regular eye exams even when you have perfect vision or experience eye problems. This is because most
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Of all of the complicated concepts in eye care, having 20/20 vision is one of the most misunderstood. Many people are confused by what this measurement means, or they assume 20/20 is as good as it gets when it comes to vision. Dr. Linda Vu sets the record straight in this blog post. What Does
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