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Study: Omega-3 Fatty Acids Keep Eyes Healthy, May Prevent Blindness

Several years ago, studies in mice revealed that omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish, prevented retinopathy, a major form of blindness. Recently the same team of scientists from the Children's Hospital Boston concluded a follow-up study and discovered just how omega-3's provide protection against blindness.

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Laser eye surgery `is the real deal`

Laser eye surgery can bring about real changes in the way that people operate on a daily basis, according to one expert.

Dr Martin Burger, who recently opened the Vision One Lasik Center in Chicago, US, said that many forms of eye conditions can be treated through Lasik laser eye surgery.

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Study: Your Favorite Color Changes with Myopia

A market research firm has come up with novel findings that will help firms pick colors most alluring to customers, and these findings will be based in neuroendocrinological science.
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Myopia catching children young

Studies have shown that between 2-6% of children do have some form of vision defect, the most common problem being development and progression of myopia or near sight.

Ophthalmologists from the city say that myopia is catching children as young as three years.

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People are not aware of eye risks

Millions of people across the planet are potentially putting their vision at risk by failing to notice signs of eyesight deterioration, it has been claimed.
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Does mix and match improve quality of vision?

Does mixing and matching implantable lenses improve the quality of vision?
Dr Magda Rau and Dr Con Moshegov talks about the difference.

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Cross-eyed opossum on diet to improve health and eye alignment

A cross-eyed opossum from Leipzig Zoo has been put on a diet which will not only make her slimmer and healthier – it may also help her eyes look in the same direction.
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Don’t Lose Sight of Your Eye Health

For most people, good vision means good eye health but that may not always be the case. Regular eye exams can catch problems before it’s too late. If you are age 40 or older and have not had a recent eye disease screening, The American Academy of Ophthalmology (Academy) recommends making an appointment for an eye exam. It is an essential step toward preserving vision and keeping eyes healthy and there is no better time than February’s Save Your Vision Month.
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Can adjustable glasses help kids in poor countries?

For many children in poor nations, a simple pair of glasses can be out of reach. But a new study suggests relatively cheap specs that people can adjust themselves hold some promise.

The study, reported in the journal Ophthalmology, looked at the usefulness of "self-refracting" glasses for adolescents with vision problems, mostly nearsightedness.

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Routine eye exams important to identify conditions that can steal vision

Regular eye examinations are important for identifying conditions that could eventually rob someone of their sight.

People tend to assume that if their eyesight is OK, then their eyes are healthy — but that's not necessarily the case, says John Rafferty, president of the CNIB.

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