Recent Health Blog | Vision PostsWear Your Glasses!by Aimee Amodio29 Jul 2008 01:36 PMI was eight years old when I got my first pair of glasses -- and I've been wearing them every day since then. At first, I hated them. They itched my nose. They felt weird on my ears. I took them off every chance I got -- for example I wouldn't wear them out onto the playground for recess. Migraines and Visionby Aimee Amodio18 Apr 2008 06:08 PMIf you have a history of migraines and other headaches, you may be more likely to have retina damage than people who don't have a history of migraines and headaches. A new study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is linking retinopathy (retinal damage) with migraines. Soothing Dry Eyesby Aimee Amodio27 Jan 2008 09:22 AMDry eye syndrome (also known as DES) is surprisingly common; it is one of the top reasons Americans visit the eye doctor! A Link Between Alzheimer's and Glaucomaby Aimee Amodio14 Aug 2007 04:11 PMBritish researchers have discovered common protein fragments in people with Alzheimer's disease and people with glaucoma. This discovery may change how both diseases are treated. These protein fragments are called amyloid-beta. Shopping For "Healthy" Sunglassesby Michele Cheplic12 Aug 2007 06:43 PMA while back I wrote about my struggle to find the perfect sunglasses. Back then any pair of shades that didn't make me look like a bug would make it to the check out counter. Then I went to the ophthalmologist and got a major wake up call. Living With Color Blindnessby Aimee Amodio25 Jun 2007 08:13 PMThink for a moment about how many things in life rely on color. Color Blindnessby Aimee Amodio24 Jun 2007 03:16 PMMost people with color blindness can see some color. People who can see no color at all are actually pretty rare! In a normal eye, there are color-sensitive cells in the retina -- the layer of nerves at the back of the eye that convert light into signals sent to the brain. LASIK: Before and Afterby Aimee Amodio23 Jun 2007 03:13 PMPreparing for LASIK laser vision correction surgery isn't difficult. Here are a few things you can expect: A surgical coordinator will talk to you about preparation and aftercare, and take a medical history. Eye tests, like corneal thickness, refraction, and pupil dilation. All About LASIKby Aimee Amodio22 Jun 2007 03:13 PMTired of wearing glasses? Whether you're nearsighted, farsighted, or suffer from astigmatism, you have an option for vision without glasses or contact lenses. You may have heard of LASIK; officially, the procedure is called laser in-situ keratomileusis. Astigmatismby Aimee Amodio10 Feb 2007 03:02 PMIf your eye doctor has told you that you have astigmatism, you aren't alone. Astigmatism is a pretty common eye disorder -- it is an irregularity in the curve of the cornea. The worse the curve is, the more help your eyes will need. Recent Blog Comments Aimee Amodio says... "Glad to help confirm your decision, Dale!" |
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