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12/28/2017 / By Tracey Watson

They said to wear the glasses: Woman who stared at the eclipse now has a crescent-shaped burn on her retina, permanently blocking her vision

On August 21 of this year, people across the United States and in several other parts of the world were excited about seeing a total or partial eclipse of the sun, depending on their location. A solar eclipse takes place when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, blocking all or part of […]

09/30/2017 / By Russel Davis

Another reason to get your kid outside: Kids who play outdoors can SEE better, study finds

Encouraging children to spend more time playing outdoors may help them reduce the risk of developing various eye conditions such as nearsightedness or myopia, optometry experts told the Daily Mail online. Professors Karla Zadnik and Don Mutti of Ohio State University’s College of Optometry argued that easy access to technology — such as computers, video games, and smartphones […]

08/30/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

FDA approved “Bionic Man” retinal implant to treat certain types of blindness… but there’s no spy vision capability (yet)

The FDA has just granted approval to Second Sight Medical Products to embark on a human clinical study of its newest visual prosthesis system. Known as Orion, the device is a newer iteration of the Sylmar, California-based company’s successful Argus II retinal implant product. The Argus II gained approval in 2013, and it restores certain […]

06/14/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

Unborn babies can recognize FACES from inside the womb

If you’ve ever spent time around a baby, you have probably noticed that he or she seemed fixated on your face. No one would blame you for assuming that babies develop this fascination as a result of early interactions and bonding experiences with their mothers, but new research has shown that babies might develop the […]

01/15/2017 / By Daniel Barker

Lasik eye procedures may result in disruptive visual symptoms

With millions of Americans undergoing LASIK surgery each year, most might assume that the procedure is completely safe and harmless, but a recent study showed that a significant percentage of LASIK patients developed new vision problems after the treatment was performed. LASIK (laser in situ keratomileusis) is a surgical procedure that uses a laser to […]

09/02/2015 / By Greg White

Top 10 organic foods that protect your eyes and enhance your vision

Many people believe that vision loss is a corollary of aging that they have little, if any, control over. In addition, contact lenses are uncomfortable, glasses are sometimes perceived as unattractive, and surgery is expensive. Contrary to popular belief, however, not all diminished eyesight is an inevitable corollary of aging. Vision loss has increased with […]

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