New hope for patients with limited vision

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Doctors in Virginia, USA, have successfully found a way to implant a telescope into a patient's eye to improve vision in macular degeneration. This ...

Chemicals and your eyes

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When you take into consideration the number of chemicals found in everyday products, chemical injuries to the eye are common and not surprising.{{mo...

A blessing in disguise

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Just the other day, a patient showed up in my office after accidentally spraying a chemical into her eyes.{{more}} After checking her eyes, my init...

Glaucoma patients and use of contact lenses to get medication

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Researchers from the state of Massachusetts have come up with a contact lens that can constantly provide the correct dosage of medicine into glaucom...

Why being honest with your doctor can be life saving

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As human beings, it is normal that we want to keep some secrets from prying eyes for various reasons: shame, shyness, guilt etc. It is, however, imp...

What you need to know about cataracts

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Did you know that cataracts are the leading cause of low vision in adults? In over 95 per cent of cases, the treatment of cataracts and the restorat...

Check yearly, see clearly

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As we move into a new year, I am sure you are setting new goals for 2014. Remember to set some goals for your eye health. Did you know that every f...

Your health is your wealth

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I saw a patient the other day, who was being treated for an eye disorder. Now, after prescribing medication, I asked that he return for a follow-up vi...

‘Out with the old, in with the new’ applies to make-up too

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With the Christmas party season ramping up, many women are "prettying” themselves up for the various occasions – purchasing new outfits, g...

How orange/amber tinted glasses ensure a better night’s sleep

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You may not believe it, but studies have shown that wearing warm tinted glasses when you go to bed will actually help you fall asleep quicker. This...