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The agency says in a news release that the KAMRA implant is meant for people ages 45 to 60 who haven't had cataract surgery, can't focus clearly on near objects or small print and need reading glasses, but don't need glasses or contacts for clear distance vision."
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The link was found only in people 68 and older."
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1. Start with COLD COMPRESS with 2-3 ice cubes wrapped in either handkerchief or thin cloth and apply it multiple times in a day.
2. Continue to RINSE your affected eye with saline water or water that is boiled with SALT.
3. Stop consumption of all heat causing liquids like Tea Coffee till you have taken care of pathogen or virus residing in SEED area (lump) around eyelid.
4. For pathogen or virus removal from stye seed do one of following:
· Put 2-3 drops of antibiotic organic honey inside eye, usually available in form of herbal or AYURVEDIC solution in stores.
· Apply castor oil on top of eyelid on seed and surrounding area. Also put 1-2 drops inside the eye.
· Apply Apple cider vinegar on seed and surrounding area. Do not put ACV inside the eye.
· Apply NEEM paste on seed and surrounding area.
· But if your STYE is internal you may have to use Hydrogen Peroxide solution (2% solution) method described below. This will kill PATHOGEN instantly. IN FACT this method is the EASIEST way to take care of Stye virus and result is seen in minutes. As the virus is destroyed the pain is instantly gone and all that is left is to take care of is swelling and pus created by virus that shall be discharged with saline water rinse or applying frequent cayenne pepper drops or any other herbal eye rinsing solutions.
5. For PUS REMOVAL after killing of pathogen use Cayenne pepper drops frequently for few days. Or Continue to RINSE your affected eye with saline water or water that is boiled with SALT. This shall be done frequently at least 4-5 times a day for few days.View Thread



Plus, see what else is in store for eyes, from gene therapy to restore sight to televisions that can diagnose glaucoma. View Thread



I haven't had nearly the same problems for quite some time now and I am really happy




Likewise, we now know that our brain functions can improve at any age, and like our muscles, our cognitive abilities and other skills can atrophy or improve depending on the way we use our brains. Slowly, we've seen new kinds of "gyms" pop up — intellectual gyms, which let us practice and improve our brains' abilities. Now, every physician emphasizes the importance of maintaining the vitality of the brain.
My friends and I got obsessed with this idea, so we researched ways to train our brains. We learned, remarkably, that vision happens largely in the brain. The eyes collect sensory information, but the brain processes it — and it's possible to train the brain to process it better.
My friends and I are over 45. We had come to accept that our vision would get worse, inevitably, with age. But the more we learned, the more we started to experiment, and the more we surprised ourselves. We were able to develop exercises — brain training, gym-like exercises — that improved our visual acuity, our ability to distinguish colors and shades, and our comfort when seeing (and driving) at night. After a few weeks, we literally saw an improvement in our vision.
You can imagine our excitement. So, we started a small business — www.2020gym.com . Check it out or message me if you're curious about what I do. I believe that in 20 years, this kind of training will be a common health recommendation. I see better now, and it's changed my life.
My friends and I are converts now — we're always looking for ways to postpone the process of aging and exercise our brains. Any advice from anyone? Wellness experts or at-home brain trainers, we welcome your input.View Thread



This is a question many parents ask when they first visit Vision Services at A Chance To Grow.
Believe it or not, vision is more than the limited concept of seeing clearly, or seeing 20/20.
Read on to learn the 7 Components of Vision!
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The prevalence of self-reported eyesight issues that limit activity declined by well over 50% in just two and a half decades, according to data from two nationally representative surveys.
Click on the above link to read more and find out why.View Thread


Putting on protective eyewear before setting off fireworks may help prevent common firework-related injuries.
A new study suggests exposure to flying debris from firework explosions may be a bigger factor in eye injuries than the force of the blasts themselves.
Researchers found that scratches on the cornea from projected explosive material were the most common injury in their small study. The cornea is the transparent tissue layer that covers the eye.
Click on the above link to read the full WebMD article.View Thread



Solution? Get the kids outside!View Thread


Many diseases can first be seen inside your eyes, giving you a greater opportunity for early diagnosis and treatment.
This video series from WebMD explores:
Food for Your Eyes:
Ocular nutrition is more than just carrots. We explore the foods that can help your vision and why maintaining a healthy weight is important to eye health.
The Aging Eye:
An explanation of how the eyes change as you grow older and what conditions and diseases can develop.
Baby Vision:
Just what does baby see in those first moments of life? And how can mom and dad nurture and protect baby's precious sight?
Floaters:
Floaters-what are they and when should you worry?
Styes:
Could the unsightly bump on your eyelid be a harmless stye? Just by looking at it, a doctor can diagnose a stye.
Do I have Pinkeye?
Pinkeye is hard to miss. What's more difficult is determining the cause, which can help direct treatment.
Glaucoma:
Everyone is at risk for glaucoma. What you can do to protect your eyesight.
Do I Have Cataracts?
As we age we all develop cataracts. Could they be the cause of your deteriorating vision?View Thread



Pinkeye -- also called conjunctivitis -- is redness and inflammation of the clear membranes covering the whites of the eyes and the membranes on the inner part of the eyelids. Pinkeye is most often caused by a virus or by a bacterial infection, although allergies, chemical agents, and underlying diseases can also play a role.View Thread


Floaters appear as barely moving dots, spots, circles,wavy lines or amoeba-like shapes when looking out of the involved eye. It is almost like looking through an aquarium with the floater-shapes moving in the water.
Flashes appear as camera flash bulb type bright sparking lights usually seen one's peripheral vision.
Floaters may represent harmless changes in the clear vitreous gel of the eye but especially if new, prominent and associated with flashes, can signal the presence of a retinal tear or detachment. Flashes may represent a new retinal tear or traction. Because of this, new floaters and "flashes" require a prompt appointment with an eye doctor with a dilated retinal examination. An expedited exam with identification and office-based treatment of a retinal tear can prevent retinal detachment and visual loss.View Thread



The Visit the Eye Doctor article will help sort these questions out for you and more!
How often do you see your eye doctor?
ByroneyView Thread

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