how does avastin affect the eyes
Avastin is a medication that helps people with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). It can also be used to treat diabetic eye disease and other retinal issues. It is injected into the eye to delay the loss of eyesight caused by certain disorders. The medicine, bevacizumab, is known under the...
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can pulmonary fibrosis cause eye problems

Can Pulmonary Fibrosis Cause Eye Problems?

Our bodies’ mechanisms and organs function together. When one mechanism fails, it can have an effect on other areas of the body. For example, pulmonary fibrosis can cause a slew...
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Screen Time Disrupts Sleep

Screen Time Disrupts Sleep by Messing Up With Body Clock

A new experiment has revealed how light-sensitive cells in our eyes can mess up our internal clock when exposed to light. The blue light from our devices could affect our...
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how will i know if my child needs eyeglasses

How Will I Know if My Child Needs Eyeglasses?

As a parent, you only want to give the best for your child. You want them to perform great in school, to have an activity that will exercise both their...
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Vision Problems of Premature Babies

Vision Problems of Premature Babies May Now Be Avoided by Light Therapy

Researchers at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center have discovered that light therapy may help premature babies avoid vision problems. They have discovered a light-dependent molecular pathway that regulates how blood...
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REFRACTIVE SURGERY

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LASEK: Refractive Eye Surgery

Here You Can Find: The History and How LASEK Surgery Works Potential Advantages Of LASEK Refractive Eye Surgery Possible Disadvantages and Common Side Effects The History and How LASEK Surgery...
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things you should not do before getting lasik

What Are the Things You Should Not Do Before Getting Lasik?

Before getting a LASIK procedure, you are given by your eye surgeon advice that you need to follow for you to have a safe procedure. During pre-op calls, you may...
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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

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Are Genes Involved in Developing Microphthalmia?

An eye abnormality known to be microphthalmia arises before birth where one or both eyeballs are abnormally small. The eyeball can be completely missing in some affected individuals. There are...
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Sticky Eyes

Sticky Eyes: What It Is and How to Properly Manage It

Wet or crusted discharge in the eyes is common in people who have allergies or cold. This discharge can cause the eyes to feel wet, gummy, or are glued shut....
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Snow Blindness

What is Snow Blindness and How You Can Prevent It

Despite being painful and having temporary vision loss, snow blindness is totally preventable. This condition is caused by overexposure to the UV rays from the sun. Photokeratitis is the medical...
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CONTACT LENSES

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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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are contact lenses suitable for children

Are Contact Lenses Suitable for Children?

When children first express an interest in wearing contacts, parents frequently ask this question of their eye doctors. Are contact lenses safe for children? A child’s maturity and ability to...
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Improving Sports Performance Using Contact Lenses

Improving Sports Performance Using Contact Lenses

Wearing eyeglasses can be a bother to others because of the frame. Some athletes use contact lenses for their vision problems and enhance their sports performance by giving them a...
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GLASSES

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How to Spot Fake Sunglasses?

Bags, shoes, and clothes have imitations or dupes for people who cannot afford the real one because it is expensive. Not just the things that were mentioned but also when...
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reflections present in eyeglasses lenses

What to Do About the Reflections Present in Eyeglasses Lenses?

If you wear eyeglasses, you probably notice the reflections present. Not only you but also the people who stare at your eyeglass which impedes eye contact because they find it...
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why you should order prescription eyewear in store

Why You Should Order Prescription Eyewear in Store

Online shopping is very popular for people who do not have any time to run an errand. Most things that you need as well as eyeglasses are available in online...
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SCIENCE

The Cornea

The Cornea and Its Function

The part of our eyes that allows the light to enter is the cornea. It is a clear part of the eye that appears wider than tall. It measures about...
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Myopia, the Epidemic You Did Not See Coming

Myopia, the Epidemic You Did Not See Coming

Myopia is more commonly known as nearsightedness. It is the most common cause of legal blindness in people over 40 years of age. Over the years, its prevalence has reached...
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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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DIGITAL EYE STRAIN

Screen Time Disrupts Sleep

Screen Time Disrupts Sleep by Messing Up With Body Clock

A new experiment has revealed how light-sensitive cells in our eyes can mess up our internal clock when exposed to light. The blue light from our devices could affect our...
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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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does night mode in digital devices really help protect the eyes

Does Night Mode in Digital Devices Really Help Protect the Eyes?

People spend most of their time using digital devices. People who stare at their phones right before bed may experience trouble falling asleep. Blue light comes from the sun or...
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