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Computer vision syndrome (CVS) is a complex of eye and vision problems experienced during or related to computer use. Ocular symptoms may include asthenopia, accommodative and vergence difficulties and dry eye. CVS occurs in up to 90% of computer workers, and given the almost universal use of these devices, it is important to identify whether [...] The UK’s Daily Mail (10/28, Poulter) reports that inexpensive reading glasses that can be purchased in supermarkets “may leave wearers with eye strain headaches, or even blurred or double vision.” After “a researcher at consumer champion Which? checked 14 pairs from seven high street chains,” he discovered “problems with half of them, with those carrying [...] The Orange County Register (10/26, Haas) reported, “Smartphones and similar devices might cause vision concerns,” Dr. Roger Phelps, spokesman for VSP Vision Care, explained. In fact, “according to recent research with VSP eye doctors, 33 percent” of respondents “reported that nearly one-third or more of their patients suffer from digital device-related vision problems. The most [...] MedPage Today (10/20, Gever) reported that, according to research presented at an ophthalmology meeting, “diabetic retinopathy may be added to the list of conditions potentially related to vitamin D insufficiency.” Specifically, “a study of 123 diabetic individuals with varying degrees of retinopathy, along with two groups of controls, showed that low vitamin D levels were [...] NEW YORK— According to a new survey, an overwhelming 82 percent of Americans fear losing their vision more than any other of the five senses. Additionally, a majority of those surveyed reported getting an annual eye exam yet 86 percent of those who have (or are at-risk for) eye disease fear losing their vision and [...] HealthDay (8/20, Thompson) reported that “ultraviolet, or UV, rays can cause significant damage to unprotected eyes, resulting in a number of illnesses and disorders that can rob people of their sight.” Over the long term, UV exposure can play a role in the development of cataracts, macular degeneration, and even cancer. “The eye tends to [...] The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (7/26, Black) reports “a diet rich in all the things that are known to be good for your health also can protect against vision-stealing cataracts,” according to a study in the Archives of Ophthalmology. A University of Wisconsin-Madison “survey of more than 1,800 women,” found that “those whose diets were poor [...] A comprehensive eye exam looks at many facets of” both eye and overall health. The eyes “hold clues to other events in the body, and the condition of the body affects the eyes. This is important, because some conditions, particularly circulatory issues” and diabetes, may seriously affect vision and the eyes themselves. Often, early signs [...] We don’t currently offer the Lens Alert at Fine Eyewear & Eyecare, but thought it was such as great idea that we wanted all contact lens wearers to know about it. Always be sure to care for your contacts properly and change them at prescribed intervals. More info on the LensAlert [...] HealthDay (3/3, Preidt) reported that, according to a study published online ahead of print March 1 in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, “early signs of glaucoma can be detected in the brain.” Working with laboratory animals, researchers from the Vanderbilt Eye Institute “found that a very early [...] |
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