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KAMRA Implant for Near Vision Gets OKâ€™d

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"The FDA has approved the first short-distance vision implant for some people with normal worsening of...

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Calcium Supplements Tied to Macular Degeneration

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"Older people who take more than 800 milligrams of calcium a day are almost twice as likely to be diagnosed...

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STYE / CHALAZION/ INTERNAL HORDEOLUM / EYELID INFE...

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TREATMENT METHOD and STEPS: ============================ 1. Start with COLD COMPRESS with 2-3 ice cubes...

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Future of Health: The Bionic Eye

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The future of eye care has never been brighter. After being blind for over 30 years, Larry Hester regained...

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Problem with Eye Floaters

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I had a similar problem. I checked with my doctor and learned there wasn't really much to be done about it....

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Until about 30 years ago, most people wouldn't think to train at a gym. Attitudes changed, and now, most of us...

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Until about 30 years ago, most people wouldn't think to train at a gym. Attitudes changed, and now, most of us do some kind of exercise and recognize the importance of physical activity in a healthy lifestyle. No matter our age, we can improve our bodies. On the other hand, when we don't use them, our muscles atrophy.

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

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Vision: It's Not Just Your Eyeballs (blog post)

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Can children who see 20/20 still struggle with vision? This is a question many parents ask when they...

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October is Eye Injury Prevention Month

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Taking steps to protect our eyes is always a good idea.

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Better Vision Through Surgery

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If you need glasses, you've probably heard the buzz about laser surgery for sharper vision. The...

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Aging Eyes Are Seeing Better

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There has been a dramatic drop in vision impairment among older Americans over the last...

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How Fireworks May Harm the Eyes

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Protect your eyes this July 4th! Putting on protective eyewear before setting off fireworks may...

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Studying and Your Child's Eye Health

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Hours of indoor study might help make great students, but might not be good for their eyes. That's...

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WebMD Announces Eye-TV

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An Eye into Your Health: Many diseases can first be seen inside your eyes, giving you a greater...

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Pinkeye - WebMD Slideshow

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What Is Pinkeye? Pinkeye -- also called conjunctivitis -- is redness and inflammation of the clear...

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Eye Flashes and Floaters

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Flashes and floaters are fairly common eye symptoms. Floaters appear as barely moving dots,...

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Visiting the Eye Doctor

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So what happens when you see an eye doctor? What are some common tests that may be performed? How...

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