Eyesight Health

If you want to keep your eyesight sharp as you age, omega-3 fats could help. Among nearly 2,000 people who had early signs of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), those with the highest consumption of omega-3 fats were 30 percent less likely to progress to the advanced form of the disease over a 12-year period. AMD is a deterioration of the retina that is the leading cause of vision loss among older US adults. About 1.75 million Americans...  

Researchers from the University of Granada have provided an early diagnosis of certain ocular diseases that are very common today, such as age-related macular degeneration and keratitis, by applying an existing optical technique that had never before been used for this purpose.  

The November 25th robbery at New York Style optometry in Van Nuys Not to be confused with the "Left-Handed Eyeglass" Bandit on the Westside, a pair of bandits in the Valley have been dubbed the "Eyeglass Burglars." For eight months, the pair of men have burglarized optometry businesses throughout the Valley. Prescription eyeglasses, frames and sunglasses are likely a good commodity on the black market. In their last hit, back on November...  

For the past two weeks, I've been playing my games at home with a fancy, new accessory: Gunnar's Advanced Gaming Eyewear, the MLG Legend glasses. The corporate literature touts these non-prescription bifocals (prescription pairs are available, however) as allowing you "SEE FASTER - LIVE LONGER - PLAY BETTER." They are the officially licensed eyewear [...]  

New research shows that an extract of pine bark may benefit people in the early stages of diabetic retinopathy. A leading cause of blindness among people with diabetes, diabetic retinopathy occurs when leaky blood vessels damage the retina (a light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the inner eye). For the study, researchers treated 46 diabetic patients with daily doses of the pine bark extract (called Pycnogenol) or a placebo tablet...  

National Non-profit Launches Age-related Macular Degeneration Campaign, that Provides Eye Exams at No Cost to Eligible Patients and Free Eye-Healthy Cookbooks/I/P PSan Francisco, CA (Vocus) -- “Do You See What I See?” For seniors who suffer with an eye disease known as Age-r...  

Adding cerium oxide to phosphate glass rather than the commonly used silicate glass may make eyeglasses that block ultraviolet light and have increased radiation damage resistance while remaining colorless, according to Penn State researchers. These cerium-containing phosphate glasses have many commercial applications for use in windows, ...  

Singer, songwriter, and eyeglass-trendsetter Lisa Loeb will be launching her own eyewear line through Classique Eyewear, and all we can say is: Uhh, what took her so long? The singer, who’s known as much for her iconic cat-eye accessory as she is for the Reality Bites anthem “Stay,” will include styles in black and tortoise-shell, along with rhinestones and  

Joseph Balboni loves sports. An avid tennis player and golfer, as well as baseball fan, the 46-year-old insurance agent became increasingly frustrated over time as his eyesight dimmed due to keratoconus, a degenerative eye disorder. Unable to return the tennis ball or see the pitch at Red Sox games, he faced the prospect of a corneal transplant to restore his vision and eye comfort.  

I had wavefront lasik some four years ago and ended up with 20/13 -- better than 20/20 and had compensation/fix for astigmatism. I couldn't ask for any better result, and as mentioned by the doc, my real lenses are kept. Lenses can't completely correct for anomalies in the field of vision nor astigmatism. As well, "touch ups" ear easier on Lasik than on a replacement lens that can't accommodate (think.. auto focus for near/far). Lens...  

Women who take high-dose vitamin C supplements may be increasing their risk of age-related cataracts, hint findings of a Swedish study. Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Topics: Cataract, Vitamins, Women's Health  

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As it name indicates, laser eye surgery is an operation, in which laser beam is employed for treatment. If one suffers from myopia, his cornea becomes very high. Then, the laser can cut some parts of the eye tissues, making the cornea flat and even. On the contrary, people who suffer from farsightedness usually have too flat cornea. As for this, laser can be used to extract some other tissues onto it. As for astigmatism, the laser can be used...  

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THOUSAND OAKS, California (Reuters) - While Tiger Woods continued to attract criticism from communication experts for the way he has handled his troubled private life, he gained widespread sympathy from fans at his tournament on Thursday.