cogan's syndrome
In movies, it is common for us to associate white rings in the cornea with ghosts. In Portugal, a woman gave a shock to her doctors when she appeared with a ghostly white ring in her cornea. Her case was reported in the New England Journal of Medicine, the doctors...
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Restoring Sight to a Blind Mouse by Single Gene Insertion

A new gene injection has been discovered to help a blind mouse regain its sight after a hereditary vision impairment. Under a lab experiment, Opsins provided vision good enough to...
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is infants’ eye contact associated with autism

Is Infants’ Eye Contact Associated With Autism?

Nature, a news study that was recently published in the scientific journal, suggested that changes in the eye contact of infants can provide the first sign of autism. Eye-tracking is...
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are high-tech contact lenses available now

Are High-Tech Contact Lenses Available Now?

Today, we live in an advanced world that allows us to experience smarter technology. It is common for people to wear contact lenses to correct their vision. Scientists continually develop...
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Changes in Your Vision as You Age

What Are the Changes in Your Vision as You Age?

People who are in their 20s or 30s do not spend their time worrying about their eyesight in the future. Some people start at a young age with bad eyesight....
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REFRACTIVE SURGERY

cataract surgery what are the risks

Cataract Surgery: What Are the Risks?

Complications from cataract surgeries rarely happen and are low in number. Many individuals are scared to undergo cataract surgery because of the cases where complications occur. Cataract surgery is one...
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lasik fix scars from contact lenses

Is It Possible for LASIK to Fix My Scars From Contact Lenses?

Many people use contact lenses as an alternative to using eyeglasses. They prefer it to glasses because it looks natural and no hassle with the frame. There is an innate...
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prevent pain after lasik surgery

How To Prevent Pain After Lasik Surgery

LASIK surgery is widely popular as a method to improve the quality of vision. It helps a lot of individuals by eliminating the dependence on using glasses and contacts. LASIK...
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EYE CONDITIONS

central serous chorioretinopathy

Central Serous Chorioretinopathy

Fluid develops up under the retina in central serous chorioretinopathy. This can cause eyesight distortion. The choroid, a layer of tissue under the retina, is where the fluid leaks. The...
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Arcus Senilis

Does Arcus Senilis Mean High Cholesterol?

Arcus senilis is a white, gray, or blue looking ring surrounding the cornea. This is commonly seen in elderlies but can also affect people of any age. Arcus senilis is...
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retinal artery occlusion

What Is a Retinal Artery Occlusion?

It is common for people to know that high blood pressure and cardiovascular diseases have a risk to overall health. Some people are not aware of how high blood pressure...
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CONTACT LENSES

what to do with ripped contact lenses

What to Do With Ripped Contact Lenses?

It is inevitable for contact lens users to have ripped contact lenses. You will arrive at a point in your life where you will accidentally rip a contact lens no...
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Proper Care for Soft Contact Lenses

Proper Care for Soft Contact Lenses

There are different products for contact lens care in supermarkets and drugstores which makes it confusing what to choose. It is important to understand proper lens care because negligence for...
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green contact lens on woman

Tips in Buying Costume Contact Lenses

When Halloween is coming, many people are buying colored contact lenses to make it a final touch for their costumes. Be cautious in buying because not all costume lenses guarantee...
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GLASSES

how sunglasses protect vision

How Sunglasses Protect Vision

You have probably spent the previous few weeks reaching for your sunglasses whenever the sun shines, but do you realize why they are so important? Wearing sunglasses has numerous health...
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different lens colors

Why Do Sunglasses Have Different Lens Colors?

Colored sunglasses lenses do not just make a fashion statement. They also aid in blocking light from entering your eyes. They do it in different ways, depending on the lens...
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performance sunglasses

How Do You Use Performance Sunglasses?

There is such a thing called performance sunglasses and it is commonly used by people who spend most of their time working outdoors. For any sport or outdoor activity, you...
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SCIENCE

is every eye color unique like a fingerprint

Is Every Eye Color Unique Like A Fingerprint?

The eye color of humans is dependent on multiple genes. You might observe that you have the same eye color as your sibling, but how your eye color appears is...
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eye problems that are more common in minorities

Eye Problems That Are More Common in Minorities

Your race, in addition to your family background, age, and gender can influence your susceptibility to certain eye diseases. Minority groups, like many other health issues, are more vulnerable to...
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zeiss award 2018

Zeiss Award: World Champion in the Implantation of Trifocal Lenses 2018

Zeiss Award: Dr. Jørn Jørgensen and EuroEyes has been crowned again as a world champion in the implantation of trifocal lenses Dr. Matthias Metz, Dr. Michael Achtelik, Dr. Jørn Jørgensen...
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DIGITAL EYE STRAIN

Can Blue Light Damage Your Eyes 1

Can Blue Light Damage Your Eyes?

Your screen time on your devices like computers, smartphones, and television, exposes your eyes to risks of blue light. Nonetheless, science still has to prove that blue light causes damage...
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Computer Glasses

Computer Glasses: Computer Eye Strain Relief

It is common to experience eye strain after long hours of work in front of a computer. Eye strain is only one of many symptoms of Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS)...
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Harmful Effects of Excessive Screen Time

The Harmful Effects of Excessive Screen Time for Kids

Parents nowadays are having a difficult time limiting screen time for their kids. Today’s children have gotten used to various devices at their fingertips. It is becoming harder each day...
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