If you spend any length of time in front of a computer, you've probably experienced some form of eye strain, vision headaches or other stress in your visual system. And you're not alone. According to the American Optometric Association, upwards of 8...
Picture a visit to the optometrist or ophthalmologist and what do you think of? An eye chart on the wall on one side of the examining room and you in a chair on the opposite side trying to read the tiny letters on the bottom line, first with one eye...
Many people - perhaps even you - are skeptical that it's possible to see better without glasses or contacts. Much of this skepticism is rooted in misunderstanding. There are five commonly held beliefs that lead people to think that eyesight cannot...
Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus), a type of blueberry, contains active flavonoid compounds known as anthocyanosides, which act as antioxidants in the retina of the eye.
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The transparency of the cornea is dependent on adequate supplies of vitamin A. A deficiency in this vital vitamin causes degeneration of the delicate cells, which is first seen by clouding of the ...
New data has found that even low exposure to UVB rays significantly increases the chance of cataracts. ...
The risk of cataracts appears to diminish among those who regularly eat spinach and those who have taken vitamin C supplements for more than 10 years. ...
Finnish research echoes earlier reports of link between low levels of certain nutrients and cataracts (WDDTY, Vol. 3 No. 5; Vol. 3 No. 8). ...
Martin Sussman
What Doctors Don't Tell You