It may be helpful to think of the normal eye as being shaped like a basketball. With astigmatism, it's shaped more like an American football (egg- or oval-shaped). When the steepest curve runs vertically, with the football lying on its side, it's called: with-the-rule astigmatism When the ...
Cataracts are one of the leading causes of blindness, occurring in up to 50 percent of people over the age of 70. In the United States more than 24.4 million people over the age of 40 have already been affected by cataracts. Most of us have an ...
Demythifying Vision Hacks Eating carrots will improve your vision. Vitamin A is essential for the body to maintain healthy eyesight and carrots have high amounts of this nutrient. But the body only needs a relatively small amount of vitamin A for vision, and it can be obtained through many ...
A recent survey found that only half of Americans see an eye care professional on a regular basis. We understand — we all lead busy lives. But it's important to set aside time for an eye exam; here are 20 reasons to see an ophthalmologist. Why see ...
Health issues for people over sixty commonly involve the heart and other vital organs. So do eye-related conditions such as cataracts and glaucoma, but dry eyes don't often come to mind. Or do they? In fact, more than 70% of people in this age group are believed ...
