Category Archives: OTHER

Over 250 million people around the world suffer from some form of visual impairment – yet four out of five cases could been prevented or even cured. Now, the inventor of corrective laser eye surgery has made a bold claim, saying that “there shouldn’t be any blind person ten years from now in the world”. Dr Josef Bille, a pioneering and award-winning scientist and ophthalmologist, was the first to patent LASIK (Laser-Assisted in situ Keratomileusis) laser vision correction procedures, and… Read More ➝

When they reach a certain age, many children who wear glasses become conscious of their looks and ask if they can wear contact lenses instead. For parents unsure about how to answer this requests, an article on All About Vision explains some of the things you should consider when making this decision. Technically speaking, children’s eyes can deal with contact lenses from a very young age – even practically from birth, in some extreme cases. More important than age, then,… Read More ➝

A new eye app invented by two Australian students could be put to use in rural areas as well as developing countries to help prevent anaemia. The app, invented by 22-year-olds Jarrel Seah and Jennifer Tang, has earned the students a prize of US$50,000 and a meeting with Bill Gates after it won awards in Microsoft’s global student technology competition, GeekWire reported. Called Eyenaemia, the app can be used for screening for anaemia – a deficiency of healthy red blood… Read More ➝

Firework lovers should watch displays prepared by professionals to avoid the risk of eye problems, eye-care experts suggest. Many people are tempted to buy their own fireworks, but it is better to watch them at a professionally organised show, according to Dr Jay McCollum, an ophthalmologist and director of emergency services at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Callahan Eye Hospital. Another specialist, Dr Priscilla Fowler, an assistant professor at the same university, said she has seen too many eye… Read More ➝

For figure-conscious people with a sweet tooth, grapes make an excellent snack. Not only is the fruit delicious but it also delivers a number of health benefits. It now turns out that grapes may also be quite beneficial for eye health. More specifically, their regular consumption could offer protection against retinal deterioration. This was the focus of a research study whose findings were presented at the recently held annual conference of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. According… Read More ➝

Between 2014 and 2020, global shipments of eyewear products are expected to grow at an annual compound rate of 3.2%, according to a new forecast from Grand View Research. In 2012, the number of units shipped reached 2.75 billion; by 2020, shipments will rise to 3.51 billion units and the market will be worth $142.2 billion. The publication lists spectacle frames and contact lenses as key market drivers in 2012, as these product categories were responsible for more than half… Read More ➝

Most people love the convenience and crisp vision contact lenses provide, but some may suspect them to be the cause behind unwelcome headaches. Asking your eye-care professional for specific cases where contact lenses have had something to do with headaches experienced by patients will provide adequate information, but for those who don’t have the time, here are a couple of possible causes for headaches related to contact lenses: Although rare, one reason may be an incorrect prescription, AllAboutVision notes in… Read More ➝

The option to buy contact lenses online has resulted in many users opting to self prescribe when they want better vision.  However, there is a big downside to this that many may not be aware of.  The main reason to never take chances with self prescribing contact lenses is the risk of permanent damage to the eye which can over time result in permanent vision loss.  Of course many do not believe it will ever happen to them, as the… Read More ➝