Driving at night can be challenging. Road signs can be hard to read, and familiar landmarks are not clearly visible. Night driving especially is a problem for people suffering from nyctalopia, known as night blindness. Here are three things to know about this condition: Symptoms – There are several common signs of night blindness: Eyes … Read Full Article
Lazy eye is the most common cause of kids’ vision problems, affecting about 3 percent of American children. Also known as amblyopia, lazy eye typically develops between birth and age 8. Usually, one eye is more nearsighted or looks to the side. Rarely does the condition develop in both eyes. Diagnosing and treating lazy eye … Read Full Article
Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in the world. They occur naturally with age, clouding the eye’s lens. However, medical experts report that a healthy diet can help prevent or slow the progression of cataracts. Real food, not supplements Fluid inside the eye contains a vitamin C-like substance that protects and controls oxidation that … Read Full Article
For children with sensory processing disorder (SPD), the world is too loud, bright and overwhelming. Typically, their senses are over- or understimulated by sound, touch, taste, sight and smell. About 5 to 15 percent of school-age children struggle with sensory issues. Health experts believe SPD is more prevalent in children than autism spectrum disorder and … Read Full Article
The Zika virus spreads through a bite of an infected mosquito from the Aedes species. Although few people exhibit any noticeable physical symptoms of the disease, health experts believe infected adults and children born with Zika may experience vision problems. Background Zika originally was discovered in 1947 in monkeys living in the Zika Forest … Read Full Article
How many hours do you spend each day staring at digital devices? Researchers at the Weill Cornell Medical College in New York report that Americans are exhausting their eyes because of too much screen time, which can cause vision problems. The Vision Council surveyed 9,700 adults about the number of hours they spend daily on … Read Full Article
People who wear contact lenses may have a higher risk of developing skin bacteria in their eyes new research shows. Some wearers don’t wash their hands before removing contact lenses, or rinse and store lenses in sterile solution before sleeping. These habits can lead to eye infections, according to Women’s Health magazine. Corneal ulcers A … Read Full Article
Yes, pregnancy and nursing may alter a woman’s eyesight, vision experts at WebMD explain. At least 50 percent of moms-to-be and new mothers experience vision changes. Fortunately, the problems usually disappear after delivery or breastfeeding. Review four ways vision can be impacted: 1. Blurred vision – While pregnant and nursing, women experience many hormone changes. … Read Full Article
Eye strain is becoming a significant health concern for American workers. The Vision Council states that about 90 percent of adults spend more than two hours daily using computers and digital devices, and 60 percent do so for five or more hours. And these individuals are complaining of a range of vision and physical problems. … Read Full Article
As people age, many are less steady on their feet, making it easier to trip and fall. Research from the American Academy of Ophthalmology shows that falls can cause eye injuries. In a study of 47,000 patients diagnosed with an eye injury, nearly 8,500 were age 60 or older. Among the types of falls reported, … Read Full Article
