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Treatment for Blindness-Causing Retinal Detachment Using Viscous Seaweed

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Post published:March 31, 2024
Post category:News Awareness Eye Health Matters Eyecare General Science Headlines Health Ophthalmology Optical News Optical Observances Optical Sciences Optician Optometry Research and Studies Wellness Women's Health
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It's taboo to consume seaweed soup before exams in Korea since it can lead to failing the exam. The belief is rooted in the idea that the slippery nature of…

Focusing on World Sight Day 2019

Post author:Armi Menorca
Post published:October 10, 2019
Post category:Awareness Charity Children's Vision Conferences Continuing Education Events Eye Health Matters Eyecare Eyewear General Science Health News Non-profit Ophthalmology Optical Observances Optical Sciences Optician Optometry Research and Studies Wellness Women's Health
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World Sight Day (WSD), co-ordinated by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB), is an international day of awareness, held annually on the second Thursday of October to focus attention on the global issue of avoidable blindness and visual impairment. This year World Sight Day falls on 10 October 2019.

A day in the life of a blind girl

Post author:Armi Menorca
Post published:July 8, 2019
Post category:Eye Health Matters Eyecare Wellness Women's Health
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Guest Post by Holly, Life of a blind girl

Just like sighted people, blind people’s lives are completely different. No one’s lives are exactly the same regardless of whether you have a disability or not.

So what does a day in my life look like?

I wake up to an alarm on my phone, as for me, that’s the most accessible way of doing it. I try not to snooze my alarm (more…)

Can botox affect your vision?

Post author:Armi Menorca
Post published:June 20, 2019
Post category:Continuing Education Eyecare General Science Health Optical Sciences Optometry Research and Studies Wellness Women's Health
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Guest Post by Sally Collins

Botox injections are the most popular nonsurgical cosmetic procedure globally— in 2017, 5.03 million procedures were performed all over the world. Botulinum toxin, or botox, is widely used to control muscle spasms, address severe sweating, and to temporarily smooth wrinkles. While they’re generally safe when administered by experienced doctors, botox injections could lead to some serious side effects, especially around the eye area. If you’re feeling wary about getting these procedures done, read on. (more…)