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Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Wandering Star a photo essay

Diplopia, or double vision, results from eye muscle misalignment, affecting daily activities and often requiring surgical intervention for correction.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Wear shades in winter and follow the 20-20-20 rule: experts on 13 ways to look after your eyes

The front of the eye, and the cornea in particular, has more nerve endings per millimetre square than anywhere else in the body, says Dr Dilani Siriwardena, a consultant NHS ophthalmologist at Moorfields eye hospital in London and vice-president of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. So it can be very sensitive. The tiniest scratch or piece of grit in your eye can feel like a brick.
Medicine
Wellness
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

South Korea's Edenlux set for U.S. debut of eye-strain wellness device | TechCrunch

Excessive smartphone screen time is linked to multiple eye-health problems; Edenlux develops wellness devices to train and restore vision for screen-heavy lifestyles.
Health
fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago

'My eyesight might been saved if I'd gone to the optician sooner'

Delaying eye care after sudden vision changes can cause permanent optic nerve damage and life-changing vision loss.
Wellness
frommindbodygreen
6 months ago

Are Your Blue Light Glasses Even Working? A Functional Eye Doctor's Tip To Tell

Darker amber, orange, or red-tinted blue-light glasses block blue wavelengths more effectively; clear or lightly yellow lenses often fail to filter significant blue light.
Health
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Was everything brighter 40 years ago? How color perception changes as we age

Color perception fades with age due to cataracts and other eye conditions, impacting how vibrant the world appears.
fromBuzzFeed
9 months ago

An Ophthalmologist Is Warning Against The Common Activity That Could Permanently Scar Your Vision

Both of those are awful options. I'd rather you [throw the contacts out] and just walk around a little bit blurry for the weekend.
Health
Public health
fromMail Online
9 months ago

Scientists discover Pfizer COVID jab linked to eye damage risk

Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine may increase the risk of eye damage and vision loss, particularly affecting the cornea.
Health
fromBuzzFeed
9 months ago

An Optometrist Shared The One Eye Product We Should All Stop Using

Red-eye relieving drops can mask serious eye conditions, leading to potential dependency and worsening symptoms.
London
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
9 months ago

Londoners spend 171 hours a year waiting for and riding the Underground

London commuters often experience stress and eye discomfort due to pollution and environmental factors during transportation.
Wearables
fromMail Online
9 months ago

Doctor issues warning over make-up that can trigger a condition

Waterproof make-up poses risks such as severe eye dryness and irritation, according to medical experts.
Alternative medicine
fromBuzzFeed
11 months ago

Eye Doctors Are Begging You To Stop Using This Common Product In Your Eyes

Red eyes indicate inflammation and potential health issues that may be serious.
Using redness-relieving drops can mask underlying problems and lead to dependency.
Writing
fromOpen Culture
1 year ago

James Joyce, With His Eyesight Failing, Draws a Sketch of Leopold Bloom (1926)

James Joyce struggled with severe eye problems throughout his life, impacting his vision and mental health.
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