Most of us assume that due to excessive cold outside, our eyes are safe from sun damage. Unfortunately, this assumption is wrong. Our eyes are as vulnerable to the damaging UV sun rays as they are during the summer season. In addition to UV rays, there are other things too which can cause harm to […]
Are you experiencing itching, irritation and dryness in your eyes? Then you may be suffering from dry eyes syndrome. It is a chronic and progressive condition. Depending on the causes as well as the severity of the condition, it may or may not be completely curable. But it is possible to successfully manage dry eye […]
Globally, more than 285 million patients suffer from different sorts of eye disease or sight loss. To identify the signs, many eye doctors tend to use machine-learning technology to recommend the best treatment. DeepMind, which is owned by Google, is an artificial intelligence firm. Marking a technological breakthrough in the domain of ophthalmology, DeepMind has […]
If you are a workaholic and love to spend hours in front of your computer screen, your eyes might get tired. They feel warm and heavy as they can suffer from severe eye strain. Nowadays it is hard to avoid putting in long hours at work as it’s getting more demanding and requires your unwavering […]
It is possible that doctors may be able to detect Alzheimer’s in patients by means of a simple eye exam. Recent researches indicate that doctors can screen patients using technology which is the same as what an eye doctor uses to make eye examination. This will be helpful in detecting Alzheimer’s in older patients who […]
Technology has evolved to an extent where people with minor or major refractive errors can benefit from hi-tech correction methods. There is a long list of vision problems that can be easily corrected through treatment. These problems include presbyopia, farsightedness, nearsightedness, and astigmatism, etc. Patients who need specialized correction methods can also improve their visual […]
Your eyes are continuously at work. You use them to see images, televisions, and cell phones, which means your eye muscles rarely get any relaxation. This often leads to eye fatigue or various eyes-related problems in people. That is why taking care of your eye health is essential and can positively affect your vision. The […]
Lupus refers to a chronic autoimmune disease that affects several parts of the body. The disease can have serious effects on our kidneys, heart, joints as well as on skin; the nervous system and blood vessels are at risk too. Owing to the systemic inflammatory process in the human body, the autoimmune disease also affects […]
Researchers have long been working to find a connection between eye issues and genes. Results from various studies and researches reveal that eye problems, such as lazy eyes, color blindness and nearsightedness are often hereditary. Although both farsightedness and near-sightedness are often inherited, it is usually impossible to identify the environmental or genetic factors that […]
It’s a natural instinct to rub itchy eyes. But rubbing offers only a momentary sense of relief. Although rubbing seems a harmless action, it actually leads to a series of harmful effects. There are several triggers that lead to watery or itchy eyes. In some cases, a foreign particle gets into the eye and causes […]
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