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Are carrots good? Is blue light bad? Experts weigh in on nine common beliefs.
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The good news is that there are a multitude of options to manage presbyopia.
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How much extra time on screen have you had in the past 18 months? It may be causing nearsightedness – but there’s hope for reversing it
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During the operation, the doctor removes the clouded natural lens and replaces it with a new artificial one, called an intraocular lens.
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In lockdown, days on end can be spent staring at a screen, which is taking its toll on peoples' eyes.
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Half of the world could be short-sighted by 2050, highlighting the importance of getting outdoors to exercise our vision, say University of Melbourne experts
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Now that screens don't require two strong men to carefully place them in an entertainment unit, they're up close and personal. So, should you be worried about your eyes?
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Image: BigStock Of your five senses, which one are you most afraid of losing? If you're like most people, your answer is your ability to see. Because our eyesight is so precious, it's no wonder that myths abound about your eye health, what ca
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Simply closing your eyes will protect your eyes from sunlight. But looking straight at it can cause serious damage.
DO NOT LOOK AT THE SUN!
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University of Melbourne researchers are helping to explain how the human brain can accurately predict where a fast-moving object will end up.
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You may have heard that old wives' tale about how eating carrots will help you to see in the dark. - New Zealand Herald
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A study shows a 9.1% drop in nearsightedness for kids who had extra outdoor time
Wow! This is really important news for parents with kids. How to help your kids see better could be decided by the amount of time spent playing out of doors and not looking at electrical devices.
This article talks about how kids that stay inside all day are nearsighted and kids who spend more time outside reduce that statistic. It's kind of common sense because kids who stay inside all day are either watching tv or playing video games and kids that go outside are looking at nature in the sun. Their eyes are able to adjust to natural things much easier than a tv screen 10 inches away from your face.
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Itchy eyes, dry eyes, or watery red eyes... could these common symptoms point to something more serious?
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The time children spend outdoors could be one factor which reduces their risk of being short-sighted, research suggests.