Wearing spectacles may lower your chances of contracting the coronavirus, according to a new study from Hubei Province, China. The findings appeared in JAMA Ophthalmology, a medical journal. But does this mean everyone should wear eye protection to prevent COVID-19? [...]
Healthy vision is important in ensuring quality of life. Two common threats to aging eyes are cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) which can, however, be prevented to some extent by a good diet. Close up of the senile [...]
Summary Mild eye pain can be a symptom of eyestrain or tiredness. The area around the eyes may also hurt during a migraine headache or sinus infection. In some cases, eye pain can also be a symptom of a more [...]
The hay fever season runs from spring through to autumn and affects nearly 18 million people in the UK. Hay fever sufferers have allergic reactions to different types of pollen, which include itchy eyes and nose, sneezing, runny or blocked [...]
The Mental Health Foundation is part of the national mental health response during the coronavirus outbreak. Government advice designed to keep us safe is under constant review and will be different depending on where you live: more details and [...]
UV PROTECTION UV rays can lead to serious health issues including sunburn of the eyes, cataracts, macular degeneration and cancer. All Maui Jim lenses block 100% of all harmful UV rays, protecting your eyes from damage and long-term health risks. [...]
The human eye is a wonder of engineering. It consists of many different parts that work together to provide visual information to the brain, which then translates it into information that is useful to the body. Parts of the eye [...]
Computer vision syndrome (CVS) is the term for a group of eye and vision-related problems that develop following the prolonged use of devices with digital screens. Devices such as computers, tablets, and smartphones put increased demands on a person’s visual [...]
An international team led by scientists at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has recently developed the world's first 3D artificial eye with capabilities better than existing bionic eyes and in some cases, even exceed those [...]
Comparison of the Human Eye to a Camera The camera and the human eye have much more in common than just conceptual philosophy -- the eye captures images similar to the way the camera does. The anatomy of the camera [...]