With Halloween around the corner, it is important to pay attention to where your costume pieces come from and what they’re made of. Even though it’s just for one night, some costumes can cause serious injury–in particular, colored costume contacts. Recent studies have shown that colored contacts can contain chemicals that can seriously damage the …
With Halloween just around the corner, children and young adults everywhere are preparing their costumes, hoping to outshine their friends with the spookiest, scariest get up they can find. What better way to enhance a vampire costume than with some glowing eyes, or a cat costume with cat-like pupils? These days, colored costume contacts are …
If you have ever spent a few solid hours in front of a computer screen, you’ve probably come away with an itching or burning sensation in your eyes. Whether you have a huge assignment due or a notice that your boss needs now, stopping work isn’t an option – so how can you protect your …
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1. Protect your eyes. Covering your eyes against damaging particles and rays is more important than you might think. The American Academy of Ophthalmology estimates that up to 90% of eye injuries could have been prevented by wearing appropriate eyewear. When outdoors, use sunglasses with UV-reducing lenses. When working with tools, chemicals, or particles such …
High intake of dietary vitamin C may help delay the onset of cataracts, according to research published online March 23 in Ophthalmology. Christopher Hammond, M.D., professor of ophthalmology at Kings College London, and colleagues studied more than 1,000 pairs of 60-year-old British female twins. The researchers found that those who took in high amounts of …
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Patients with vitamin D deficiency should be evaluated for dry eye syndromes, according to a study published online Aug. 13 in the International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases. A study assessed the relationship between vitamin D deficiency and dry eye and impaired tear function in 98 premenopausal women (50 with vitamin D deficiency). “…Dry eye and …
In the journal Ophthalmology, July 2015, a study found that dietary intake of vitamin B lowers cataract risk. The authors reported that intake of riboflavin, niacin, and vitamins B6 and B12 was associated with reduced cataract prevalence at baseline and/or progression to more advanced types of cataract.
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Numerous studies have linked exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun and indoor tanning beds to skin cancer risk, but now a new report suggests that skin burns, passing out, and eye injuries also occur at indoor tanning salons. The new findings are published online by JAMA Internal Medicine. “Most patients were treated in the …
Poor vision function common in all diabetic patients (Type 1 and 2) A recent study revealed decreased retinal function in asymptomatic Type 1 and Type 2 diabetics with early diabetic retinal changes. A complete ophthalmologic examination found significantly reduced sensitivity in both Type 1 and 2 patients compared with healthy controls; with a greater reduction …
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