A compound known as resveratrol that can be found in red wine and grapes may also have the potential to treat eye diseases such as age related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.
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Drinking Red Wine Can Stop Your Eyesight From Deteriorating
Posted by Sam (#3) 4734 days ago (Editorial)Drug Shown to Improve Sight for Patients With Inherited Blind
Posted by Sam (#3) 4707 days ago (Editorial)
A clinical trial led by Newcastle University shows that the drug, idebenone (Catena®), improved the vision and perception of color in patients with Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). The inherited condition means patients, who can see normally, lose the sight in one eye then within 3 to 6 months lose the sight in their other eye.
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Vision Checklists for Parents, Teachers, and Friends
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4682 days ago (Editorial)
PARENTS AND TEACHERS: Watch for early signs of vision impairments such as amblyopia ("lazy eye"), strabismus (intermittent exotropia, esotropia, etc.), and convergence insufficiency. Children should be examined by an eye doctor during infancy, preschool, and school years to detect potential vision defects. Did you know that a child can pass the 20/20 test and still have significant vision problem
Visual Systems & Visual Effects in Biology
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4656 days ago (Editorial)
Optics is part of everyday life. The ubiquity of visual systems in biology indicates the central role optics plays
as the science of one of the five senses. Many people benefit from eyeglasses or contact lenses, and optics are
integral to the functioning of many consumer goods including cameras. Rainbows and mirages are examples of
optical phenomena. Optical communication provides the ba
as the science of one of the five senses. Many people benefit from eyeglasses or contact lenses, and optics are
integral to the functioning of many consumer goods including cameras. Rainbows and mirages are examples of
optical phenomena. Optical communication provides the ba
BEWARE DECORATIVE CONTACT LENSES
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4648 days ago (Editorial)
Experts say there are risks with over-the-counter contacts, and users can develop infections if not used properly
For Halloween revelers, turning their eyes from blue to otherworldly with over-the-counter, decorative contact lenses may enhance holiday fun, but health experts warn these devices can lead to serious vision-threatening problems.
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For Halloween revelers, turning their eyes from blue to otherworldly with over-the-counter, decorative contact lenses may enhance holiday fun, but health experts warn these devices can lead to serious vision-threatening problems.
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AOA Study Cites Safety and Compliance Issues for Rx Eyeglasses Ordered Online
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4641 days ago (Editorial)
ST. LOUIS—Consumers who order prescription eyeglasses online often receive glasses that fail to comply with optical tolerance and impact resistance requirements, according to a newly released study conducted by the American Optometric Association in conjunction with the Optical Laboratories Association and The Vision Council. The study, which was published in the September issue of Optometry: Jou
Non-Invasive Current Stimulation Improves Sight and Quality Of Life In Patients With Optic Nerve Damage
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4623 days ago (Editorial)
It has long been thought that blindness after brain lesions is irreversible and that damage to the optic nerves leads to permanent impairments in everyday activities such as reading, driving, and spatial orientation. A new study published in Elsevier's Brain Stimulation suggests that treating such patients with low levels of non-invasive, repetitive, transorbital alternating current stimulation (
Is it possible to tell what someone is feeling by looking at only his or her eyes?
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4609 days ago (Editorial)
The pupil (the black circle in the middle of the colored iris) may indicate what someone is feeling. Several factors determine the size of the pupil. Primarily, the pupils dilate (get bigger) or constrict (get smaller) to control the amount of light that enters the eyes. In addition, emotions can change the size of your pupils. When you experience pleasure, your pupils briefly dilate. Anger and f