Enlarge / EnChroma glasses have always had both skeptics and true believers. Who’s right? It’s complicated. (credit: EnChroma) The much-touted EnChroma glasses don’t help colorblind users see new colors; they merely let the colorblind see the same colors in a different way, according to a new study published in Optics Express by scientists at Spain’s University […]
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Eye surgery attempts to reverse years of blindness for Syrian refugee
A stranger’s kindness brought this man to Canada. Now, his eyesight could also be restored.
Double vision could signal a serious illness and lead to blindness or even death
DOUBLE vision, where you see two images instead of one, is usually easily treated, but it could be an early sign of a very serious disease. Children who suffer are also at risk of permanently damaging their sight.
Anti-ageing diet: Drink a cup of THIS every day to PREVENT blindness as you age
AGEING on your eyesight could halted with a daily cup of tea, according to new research. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Face Blindness: The Ho-Hum 2018 Volkswagen Jetta Tested in Depth
– The Volkswagen Jetta is a bit of an automotive conundrum. All three of its available turbocharged four-cylinder engines are refined and pleasant to drive, and the 2.0-liter under the hood of the Jetta GLI is truly fun to flog. Characteristic of a Volkswagen, the Jetta has competent handling and a functional interior. But despite […]
Blindness treatment: Eat THIS £1 food to cut risk of vision loss
Eating leafy green kale could reduce the risk of developing AMD. Kale is rich in the antioxidant lutein, which is needed for healthy eyes. Lutein could dramatically reduce the number of severe AMD cases, research has revealed. The antioxidant, which is also found in spinach, carrots, broccoli and eggs, could also be taken as a […]
Blindness treatment: Eat THIS £1 food to cut risk of vision loss
VISION loss affects almost two million people in the UK. The leading cause of vision loss is age-related macular degeneration , which currently affects about 600,000 people in the country. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Eyeball tattoos could lead to blindness and severe infections, doctors warn
A 24-year-old woman says she has learned the hard way about the risks of tattooing the eyeball. CBC | Health News
Contact lens warning: Leaving them in overnight could cause BLINDNESS
They are a thin, curved lens that is designed to sit on a film of tears covering the surface of the eye. In the UK there are approximately three million users. There are a number of options for wearers, including lenses worn for one day or a month, and hard or soft. However, using them […]
Contact lens warning: Leaving them in overnight could cause BLINDNESS
CONTACT lenses have vastly improved the options for those of poor sight. However, they can cause permanent vision loss if not worn properly. Daily Express :: Health Feed