CONTACT LENSES HEALTH AND SAFETY — THE IMPORTANCE OF THE ANNUAL CHECKUP For many men and women — and children — around the world, contact lenses have proven to be a wonderful alternative to the wearing of eyeglasses.They provide a convenient and easy way through which a person can enjoy good vision. With them gone are the days of dealing …
What Causes Cataracts
WHAT CAUSES CATARACTS When vision becomes cloudy, normally due to age factor, you can suspect cataract. The primary effect of cataract is blurred vision. Then, what is cataract and how does it develop? The word cataract is derived from Latin word cataracta which means waterfall. It is metaphorically imported into the modern English for its blurring effect on the eye. …
Those Extra Pounds Could Hurt Your Eyes
THOSE EXTRA POUNDS COULD HURT YOUR EYES Here’s news that may inspire many to look to lose weight. You’ve probably heard a lot about the dire consequences of being overweight-which 60 percent of Americans are-and now research from Harvard suggests that those extra pounds may be bad for your eyes. Researchers think some nutrients needed in the retina in the …
Can Face Exercises reverse signs of aging?
CAN FACE EXERCISES REVERSE SIGNS OF AGING? Every facial expression we make adds to the adverse effect on our Facial appearance. The repetition of smiling, frowning, and other facial expressions can speed up the creation of wrinkles and other aging factors. The good news is that there is a natural method to help combat this aging process. Face Exercises are …
Buyer Beware: Identifying Health Insurance Fraud
BUYER BEWARE: IDENTIFYING HEALTH INSURANCE FRAUD Scam insurance is not new – criminals have been selling fraudulent policies since health insurance came into being. But with today’s skyrocketing health care costs, more consumers are seeking affordable access to quality care, which provides scam artists with fertile hunting grounds. By appealing to consumers’ insurance cost concerns, these individuals successfully entice more …
Bright Ideas About Skin
BRIGHT IDEAS ABOUT SKIN People may wish for a “healthy tan” but exposure to ultraviolet light damages skin cells’ genetic material and can contribute to skin cancer formation, not to mention lines and wrinkles. Here are some rules to live by when it comes to the sun and your skin. • Remember, sun damage is cumulative. Exposure to ultraviolet light …
Avoid Skin Cancer While You Enjoy the Outdoors
AVOID SKIN CANCER WHILE YOU ENJOY THE OUTDOORS Here’s a bright idea: There’s a beautiful way you can protect yourself from an increased risk of skin cancer. The Problem Through the work of nonprofit organizations, such as The Skin Cancer Foundation, the connection between sun exposure and elevated risks of skin cancer has become clearly established. “Twenty-five years ago, few …
About Lasik Complications
ABOUT LASIK COMPLICATIONS Some people who undergo LASIK surgery have experienced some kind of complication . However, if you have an experienced surgeon by your side, the rate of surgical complications is far reduced. Common sense aside, one should base their decisions on the actual facts reported by their treatment provider. Overall, the number of complications are generally reported to …