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Pumpkins are not just a favorite fall decoration; they also make an appearance on many an autumn menu. That is good news for your taste buds and great news for your eyes. Pumpkins are rich in zinc, vitamin C, vitamin A, lutein, and zeaxanthin, making them a treat for your …
Cataract Treatment by Symfony Lens A cataract forms when the eye’s natural lens becomes cloudy, causing decreased vision. During surgery the cataract is removed through a small incision and replaced with a clear artificial lens. Standard monofocal lenses have been used for many years and allow a patient’s vision to …
Is LASIK Eye Surgery Affordable? Individuals with glasses and contact lenses are often steered away from LASIK or refractive surgery due to concern for its high cost. Many think of it as a luxury, but when you sit down and analyze the actual cost and benefits of LASIK eye surgery, …
The cornea is the strongest refracting surface of the eye. It is, essentially, the window of the eye. It is made of several layers of tissue. The epithelial layer is the outermost layer. It has 5-7 cell layers and averages approximately 50 microns thick. The next layer is Bowman’s layer. …
It can be difficult to know what foods are truly good for your health and vision. There is a lot of advice out there, and not all of it is well-founded. For example, carrots are commonly thought to help improve vision. However, research has shown that carrots, while good for …
You may have heard of someone getting an “eye transplant,” but what does that mean? It does not mean the person came home with a new set of eyes. There is currently no way to transplant an entire eye. Ophthalmologists can, however, transplant a cornea. When someone says they are …
Sitting too close to the TV will damage your eyes Your parents might have warned you that you would permanently ruin your eyes if you sat too close to the television or if you watched too much of it. Perhaps they believed the myth, or maybe they just wanted you …
Blue eyed people make up an estimated 8% of the population. However, in Northern European countries, such as Iceland, blue-eyed individuals find themselves in the majority. The question is why humans evolved to have blue eyes in the first place? Ultimately it must have started out as a genetic mutation, …
Cataracts are not a new phenomenon. They have plagued people throughout human history. Doctors attempted to surgically treat them long before they had a clear understanding of how eyes worked and well before the advent of anesthesia. When Was Cataract Surgery Invented? The first known documentation of cataract surgery was written …
It’s hard to hit a ball that you cannot see and it’s difficult to dodge roots on a trail when your vision is blurred. Clear vision is an asset in most, if not all active lifestyles. Depending on the activity, the use of glasses or contacts can range anywhere from …