Eyelash extensions may cause permanent lash damage and women are being warned not to put fashion before eye health in choosing to embrace the trend.
False eyelashes are more popular than ever, but a new craze for semi-permanent eyelash extensions is also emerging, which experts say needs careful consideration by consumers. Unlike false eyelashes, where synthetic lashes are applied to the eyelid
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Eye Health Warning over Eyelash Extensions
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4542 days ago (Editorial)Have You Charged Your Eyeglasses Today?
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4535 days ago (Editorial)
NEW device may be joining smartphones, iPods and music players that you have to charge overnight: electronic eyeglasses. These glasses have tiny batteries, microchips and assorted electronics to turn reading power on when you need it and off when you don’t. Traditionally, people who hit their 40s often need extra optical help as farsightedness sets in. They may buy bifocals or no-line progressive
Glaucoma A Silent Disease
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4528 days ago (Editorial)
In 2010, 60.5 million people were estimated to be suffering from glaucoma worldwide, with a predicted increase to 79.6 million by 2020.Glaucoma is defined as a group of progressive eye conditions that lead to irreversible damage to the optic nerve and is divided into open-angle and narrow-angle glaucoma. Open-angle glaucoma is far more prevalent in the United States, affecting 70%-80% of cases of
Video Games Improve Eyesight
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4511 days ago (Editorial)
At the meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in Vancouver, McMaster University psychologist Daphne Maurer reported on how vision develops in individuals born with cataracts in both eyes. Although such persons have their vision "corrected" by surgery and contact lenses, Maurer's study shows that they experience specific visual processing deficiencies into adulth
Survey Shows Less Than One in Five Infants Receive Critical First-Year Eye Exam
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4504 days ago (Editorial)
American Optometric Association's American Eye-Q® Survey Reveals Understanding but Lack of Action When it Comes to Infant Eye Exams. Most Americans are unaware that one in 10 infants in the U.S. has an undetected vision problem which, if left untreated, can lead to developmental delays, permanent vision problems and in rare cases, life-threatening health risks. Although most parents are aware tha
What eye problems can UV rays cause?
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4497 days ago (Editorial)
Macular Degeneration: UV rays may lead to macular degeneration, a leading cause of vision loss for older Americans.
Cataract: UV rays, especially UV-B rays, may also cause some kinds of cataracts. A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens, the part of the eye that focuses the light we see.
Pterygium: Another UV-related problem is a growth called pterygium. This growth begins on the whi
Cataract: UV rays, especially UV-B rays, may also cause some kinds of cataracts. A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens, the part of the eye that focuses the light we see.
Pterygium: Another UV-related problem is a growth called pterygium. This growth begins on the whi
iPods and tablets may cause eye problems or ‘computer vision syndrome’
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4484 days ago (Editorial)
Ever since Apple announced the third generation model for its popular tablet, all eyes have been on the iPod -- but health experts are warning that tablets, much like computers and smartphone screens, are contributing to a host of problems known as "computer vision syndrome."According to the American Optometric Association, symptoms of computer vision syndrome, or CVS, include eyestrain, headache
Ensuring Safe Use of Contact Lens Solution
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4475 days ago (Editorial)
FDA is revising the guidance document that specifically addresses the labeling and directions for use of contact lens care products and solutions.Among the panel's recommendations on labeling and directions for use:Contact lens solution manufacturers should include a discard date on their products, in addition to the usual expiration date. Consumers should never use expired products. The discard