How to Prevent, or Delay, Cataracts
Alison Johnson explains cataracts arise with age but can be slowed by sun protection and diet. Key steps include wearing UVA UVB protecting sunglasses, eating vegetables fruits whole grains nuts and seeds, maintaining healthy weight to prevent diabetes, quitting smoking, limiting heavy alcohol, reviewing medications, and having regular eye exams for early diagnosis and treatment options.
Effects of 3D Movies and Games on Vision
The rise of 3D films and games prompts questions about eye health. Experts note that about five percent cannot perceive 3D due to monocular vision and 25 percent have borderline binocular vision, causing strain if eyes don’t synchronize. Vision exams and therapy may help, with limits on viewing time to prevent fatigue.
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What Your Eyes Tell You About Your Health
Eye doctors can detect systemic health issues through cornea and retina exams, revealing signs of high cholesterol blood pressure heart disease and diabetes. Diabetic retinopathy affects over 4 million Americans over 40 but annual eye exams can prevent up to 90 percent of related blindness.
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