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The FDA recommends LASIK surgery for 18 years old and above. The reasons vary for the constraint with age such as a refractive error in the eyes change as a child grows. What was accepted as normal eye vision indicators as a toddler will not be the same as a teenager. Prescriptions frequently change in […]

Foundational to learning, reading offers the information that sets the stage for exploring what career options a person has. Reading requirements at college level remain heavy with assignments of many chapters to cover the material necessary. If any problems with the eyes exist in young adults, it will show. Symptoms • Eyes feeling sore or […]

Having a hawk’s or eagle’s visual acuity lists as something that many people desire. But truth be told – it is impossible. An eagle’s head structure and placement of its eyes allow it to have a wider field of vision – which is almost 360 degrees. On the other hand, a human’s field of vision […]

The answer is yes, no, and maybe – all of them deserve the same proportion of acceptance. A LASIK surgery can enhance any person’s life – sportsperson or not. Wearing glasses or contacts may be uncomfortable for sports people. Statistics suggest that very few sports people wear glasses, although the number of them wearing contacts […]

The symbol of the eye became an important part of people’s culture during the ancient times. Many of their beliefs have in fact became part of our own culture and symbols. Some of these beliefs affect how people approach LASIK and laser eye surgery. Here are some of the beliefs about the eyes during the […]

The first eyeglass was invented during the 13th century, but even before that people were already suffering from poor vision. Nearsightedness and farsightedness were quite common. In fact, historical accounts exist of people suffering from poor eyesight. Some but not all of it due was due to their cultures, such as being injured in the […]

Laser in-situ keratomileusis or LASIK has now become the preferred choice for many doctors and patients because of how effective and safe it is compared to the other forms of treatment. Not only is it very effective and safe, it is also generally painless and the recovery fast. However, not all patients make a good […]

A lot of changes happen to the body when one becomes pregnant and some of these changes affects one’s vision. If you are pregnant and experiencing changes in your vision, here are some insights that you may find interesting.    Changes in Cornea During pregnancy, the cornea undergoes changes in the curvature and thickness of […]

You may not know it but you may be actually suffering from ocular hypertension or high eye pressure. Ocular hypertension happens when the pressure in the eye becomes abnormal. This may cause glaucoma and even vision loss. Ocular hypertension is in fact quite common so it’s important to have your eyes checked by your doctor. […]

The eyes are amongst the most complex organs in the body. The question as to how the eyes evolved has always confounded people. Darwin’s theory does not completely explain the evolution of the eye through the process of natural selection and mutation. Darwin has also upheld this fact and conceded that his theory could not […]