Over 30 percent of Americans are affected by myopia, also called nearsightedness. It’s a vision condition that impacts how well people can see close up. Some people have mild nearsightedness or struggle to see clearly only at night, but others have a severe condition that can lead to long-term vision loss. Currently, doctors treat myopia … Read Full Article
Anticipation is building for the total solar eclipse on Aug. 21, 2017. It’s the first time since 1918 that Americans can observe the eclipse as it spreads in a path across the United States from Oregon to South Carolina. If you plan to witness the eclipse, remember that the sun is extremely bright and emits … Read Full Article
On Aug. 21, 2017, millions of Americans will witness the moon, sun and earth line up to create a total solar eclipse. The eclipse will cross the United States from coast to coast for the first time since 1918, reports NASA experts. It should be first noticed at 10:15 a.m. Pacific Time along the Oregon … Read Full Article
Thousands of American preschool children struggle with vision problems that could impact their behavior and ability to learn. Researchers at the University of Southern California Roski Eye Institute report that about 175,000 children under age 5 have treatable vision issues. Unfortunately, many don’t receive the vision care they need. Vision helps kids develop Preschoolers are … Read Full Article
Parents and caregivers want their kids to succeed in school. They provide backpacks, new school clothes and shoes, and schedule after-school programs. However, often parents and caregivers overlook one thing that directly impacts kids’ learning and behavior: their vision. Eye doctors report that one in four children has undiagnosed eye problems. Here are four ways … Read Full Article
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
