Glasses be gone! The first FDA-approved eye drops that clear up age-related blurry near vision (presbyopia) have been introduced to the market in the US, which means that the estimated 128 million Americans affected by the common condition of presbyopia now have an alternative to … [Read more...] about These FDA-approved eyedrops offer an alternative to reading glasses
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A simple sleeping bag could solve one of the biggest health risks of space travel
Astronauts who spend extended periods of time in space are at high risk for a vision issue called spaceflight-associated neuro-ocular syndrome (SANS). When we sleep on earth, the blood and spinal fluid that flows to our head while we’re sleeping naturally drains away when we get … [Read more...] about A simple sleeping bag could solve one of the biggest health risks of space travel
The 4 important health benefits of Vitamin A
Chances are you already know that vitamin A is good for your eye health, but are you aware of all the other ways it can benefit your health? Below, find more reasons to make sure you’re getting enough vitamin A. What is vitamin A? According to the manager of the Micronutrient … [Read more...] about The 4 important health benefits of Vitamin A
6 Foods for eye health that aren’t carrots
These days, many of us spend a lot of time straining our eyes by staring at screens. Unfortunately, cutting back on screen time may be difficult, especially if work demands that we work on our digital devices. Luckily, we can also support our eyes by eating foods that are … [Read more...] about 6 Foods for eye health that aren’t carrots
How to keep an eye on your eye health
As we age, we can become more vulnerable to developing age-related eye conditions, diseases, and vision loss. The best way to stave off, or better yet, prevent deterioration of your eye health (other than to have regular eye exams) is to take proper care of your eyes now. Here … [Read more...] about How to keep an eye on your eye health