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
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Spanish parents invent high-tech augmented reality glasses to help son see
Impaired vision makes it hard to do everyday activities, and although it can’t be fixed with glasses, contact lenses, or other standard treatments, one recent breakthrough may help those suffering from untreatable vision problems better perceive their surroundings. The helpful … [Read more...] about Spanish parents invent high-tech augmented reality glasses to help son see
Scientists use algae proteins to partially restore vision of blind man
Retinitis pigmentosa — a disease that progressively destroys light-sensing cells on the surface of the retina — is one of the most common causes of blindness in young people, affecting about 1 in 4,000 people worldwide. Though there’s no cure for this genetic disorder, scientists … [Read more...] about Scientists use algae proteins to partially restore vision of blind man
4 ways to keep your eyesight in tip-top shape
If you have perfect vision, you probably don’t worry too much about eye health. The reality, however, is that vision impairment can happen to anyone at any age. In fact, approximately 12 million people over the age of 40 in America have some level of vision impairment, according … [Read more...] about 4 ways to keep your eyesight in tip-top shape
How to protect children’s eyes during remote learning screentime
We are fortunate to have resources like video chats to make socially distanced school a reality, but what is the impact of a full day of screen time on students’ eyes? As families let screen time limits go out the window during the pandemic, here’s how to protect your children’s … [Read more...] about How to protect children’s eyes during remote learning screentime