In a recently conducted Action to Control Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes (ACCORD) Trial Eye Study, researchers discovered that intensive blood sugar control appears to reduce the risk of eye disease…
It’s been entirely work, work, work, work, work for Rihanna since the Secret Garden IV campaign as she crafts Dior sunglasses with pure lines and futuristic accents in a…
May 18, 2016: Eyezone Institute of Opticianry, a comprehensive continuing education training centre based in Kuwait, hosted a mini-conference magnifying public health optometry in a lecture conducted by distinguished educator, Director of Global Human Resource…
Abū ʿAlī al-Ḥasan ibn al-Ḥasan ibn al-Haytham, known in the West asAlhazen, c. 965 – c. 1040 ce, is considered as "the father of optics and describer of vision theory". "He is…
Eyezone Institute of Opticianry conducted a training session and lecture yesterday, April 26, 2016, at Arab Open University (AOU) Kuwait. The session was headed by Executive Director, Dr. Nezar Damati OD…
A Japanese company has made it possible to make your eyes look like an anime heroine. The cosmetics research firm has fueled the world’s obsession with anime by creating contact…
According to Andrew C. Lavey, OD, in his article published in Physicians' Health Network, "approximately 40,000 sports eye injuries occur every year. Sadly, the majority of victims are children, too…
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Cataract, a common condition in which the lens of the eye becomes cloudy as a result of oxidation, has the most common surgical operation performed with more than 300,000 procedures carried out each year in the UK alone.
In a study at King’s College, London, participants who had a higher intake of vitamin C were associated with a 33 per cent risk reduction of cataract progression and had ‘clearer’ lenses after the 10 years than those who had consumed less vitamin C as part of their diet. (more…)
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Imagine John Lennon wore no eyeglasses? Or Harry Potter? Or Clark Kent? Famous personalities and even fictional characters are either known for their intellect or personality or even supernatural powers. But eyeglasses play a big part in giving these famous personalities an iconic look (pun intended). Scroll down to have a look. (more…)
Keep an eye on your eye! At work, there are different ways to keep your eyes in good shape.
It’s the beginning of the week and you’re making sure you’re all eyes on your job. But we are aware that some, if not most, of our work-related activities might be straining our eyes. As “Workplace Eye Wellness Month” is here, it’s worth reminding ourselves to keep an eye on our daily tasks that might prove hazardous to our eye’s general health.
Here are several helpful tips on preventing damage to your eyes and vision.