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According to the American Optometric Association almost half of Americans say that eyesight is the sense they worry most about losing. Age plays a major factor when caring for our eyes and depending on how old you are, there are steps you can take to preserve your vision.According to the American Optometric Association almost half of Americans say that... more
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Actor Florence Henderson discusses her decisions on dealing with cataracts, the leading cause of diminishing vision, and offers advice to others. for more information go to http://www.crystalens.comActor Florence Henderson discusses her decisions on dealing with cataracts, the... more
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I’ve long been curious about cats and their fascination for catnip especially when I knew I had drank catnip tea and it had a calming effect on me. My curiosity led me to research and what I found I had to share.I’ve long been curious about cats and their fascination for catnip especially... more
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Each person pays his or her own way and donates their professional skills. In a recent year, the ophthalmologic personnel examined more than 200,000 needy patients and performed more than 25,400 major eye surgeries on people who otherwise would have remained blind or visually impaired.Each person pays his or her own way and donates their professional skills. In a... more
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A simple 45-minute operation being developed by British scientists could cure blindness in millions of people around the world.
The revolutionary procedures could take place in six years and could be as commonplace as cataract surgery in less than a decade.
The improvement is likely to be great enough to transform lives, allowing the blind to regain the ability to carry out everyday tasks such as reading or driving.
The pioneering stem cell surgery, being spearheaded by researchers at the world-famous Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, tackles age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the most common cause of blindness in the elderly.A simple 45-minute operation being developed by British scientists could cure... more
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Carlotta Palacios explains her battle with cataracts and how it prevents her from being able to make casabe bread to feed her children. Casabe bread is the cornerstone of the Garifuna culture diet that they inherited from their ancestors.Carlotta Palacios explains her battle with cataracts and how it prevents her from... more
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