The use of color through lenses can offer relief for those struggling from visual disabilities. Treating with tinting With D.B., testing indicated a preference with the spectrum narrowed to 180 at 30 saturation. Producing the right tint for D.B. required three reference lenses, one from the green set and two from the turquoise set (see […]
For years, the prevalence of diabetes has been on the rise. In 2012, according to the American Diabetes Association, 29.1 million Americans—9.3% of the population—had diabetes, and the incidence was 1.7 million newly diagnosed cases per year. In addition, 86 million Americans age 20 years and older had prediabetes, and many of those people will […]
When you look into your eyes, you may be trying to steel yourself for an interview. Or maybe you’re just checking to see if they are red and bloodshot, irritated by allergies or perhaps a long night out. But when doctors look into your eyes, they can see a lot more. The eyes might be […]
When finding the perfect pair of frames, it’s not just about your face shape, but also about your facial features! By choosing glasses with certain structural elements, you can ensure that your strongest features are emphasized and your not-so-favorite features are played down. Check out our face-flattering tips below! Shorten a longer nose with a […]
Physicians often flag patients with red hair, given its understood role as a biomarker for resistance to anesthetics; now, new research suggests that eye color may indicate how individuals will respond to pain as well. According to the results of a recent study involving 58 pregnant, white women—24 with dark-colored eyes (brown or hazel) and […]
Online shopping touts savings and convenience, but when it comes to making an investment in one’s health, should consumers leave their eyesight up to a few hasty mouse clicks? “. . . it is important for the consumer to be fully informed regarding the potential pitfalls. . .” A new public relations campaign recently launched […]
By examining statistics collated for the Gutenberg Health Study, researchers from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz have discovered that age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can affect patients under the age of 50. Scientists from the department of ophthalmology at the Mainz University Medical Centre assessed the records of 4,340 participants to come to their conclusions. What they […]
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If an eye disease was an inevitable part of your life, wouldn’t it be nice if you could pick which disease you had? If you could, you would want to pick cataracts. Today, cataract surgery can not only remedy the disease but it can make your eye sight better than it ever was before. Thanks […]