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
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Posted by Bharat (#1) 4654 days ago (Editorial)Eye Doctors Can Find More than Just Visual Problems
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4654 days ago (Editorial)
Everybody knows that their eye doctor is the best place to go for a vision check and a screening for diseases of
the eye, like glaucoma, but it may be surprising to find that a dilated eye exam can be the window to total body
health. To see more details, visit www.associatedcontent.com
the eye, like glaucoma, but it may be surprising to find that a dilated eye exam can be the window to total body
health. To see more details, visit www.associatedcontent.com
Protecting Your Vision against Glaucoma
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4654 days ago (Editorial)
If you are being treated for glaucoma, be sure to take your glaucoma medicine every day. See your eye care
professional regularly. You can also help protect the vision of family members and friends who may be at higher
risk for glaucoma—African Americans over age 40; everyone over age 60, especially Mexican Americans; and
people with a family history of the disease. Encourage them to hav
professional regularly. You can also help protect the vision of family members and friends who may be at higher
risk for glaucoma—African Americans over age 40; everyone over age 60, especially Mexican Americans; and
people with a family history of the disease. Encourage them to hav
Lazy Eye? Playing Video Games Might Help
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4654 days ago (Editorial)
Those with a condition commonly referred to as lazy eye may soon be assigned video game therapy, thanks to
results of a new study . Participants in the UC Berkeley study who spent at least 40 hours playing off-the-shelf
video games throughout the course of the study enjoyed better visual acuity and 3D depth perception scores
than prior to playing the games.
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results of a new study . Participants in the UC Berkeley study who spent at least 40 hours playing off-the-shelf
video games throughout the course of the study enjoyed better visual acuity and 3D depth perception scores
than prior to playing the games.
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Cholesterol Deposits around Eyes Linked to Heart Risk
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4654 days ago (Editorial)
Men and women who develop visible deposits of cholesterol in the skin around their eyelids appear to face a
higher risk of heart disease in general and suffering a heart attack in particular, new Danish research suggests.
The link between the skin condition and heart disease, however, is characterized as an association, rather than a
clear case of "cause and effect." To see more details,
higher risk of heart disease in general and suffering a heart attack in particular, new Danish research suggests.
The link between the skin condition and heart disease, however, is characterized as an association, rather than a
clear case of "cause and effect." To see more details,
Visual Fatigue
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4675 days ago (Editorial)
Just like the muscles in your body, your eyes can get tired. For the job they do, your eyes contain the strongest muscles in your body. But as strong as they are, they can become strained and fatigued by sitting in front of a computer, under fluorescent lights or in front of a TV for a couple of hours. This is called visual fatigue
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Top Vision Foods
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4675 days ago (Editorial)- Blueberries The U.S. Department of Agriculture ranks blueberries as number one in antioxidants (compounds that deter cell damage) among the 40 most commonly eaten fresh fruits and vegetables, and recent studies show that blueberries strengthen capillaries for healthier eyes and veins.
- Bilberry Related to blueberries, the bilberry is an herb that also strengthens capillary wall
Diabetics Must Take Care of Their Eyes
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4675 days ago (Editorial)
Individuals suffering from diabetes must consciously control their blood sugar levels and manage this disease daily either through careful diet, exercise, oral medication and/or insulin treatment. Another important activity must be added to this list, though: a regular eye check-up. That’s because diabetes, if left uncontrolled, also affects the eyes. Early cataract formation is a common eye comp