Articles related to "Myopia"



Introduction to Nearsightedness - Myopia
Nearsightedness is the most common eye problem in the world. Among the options available for correcting the condition, more of those affected are now opting for LASIK.
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Treatments for Myopia
There are three routes to better vision: corrective lenses, laser eye surgery, or natural eye exercises. Learn about the pros and cons of each and how to cure myopia.
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Overcoming Myopia When Bushwalking
In many situations, myopia and bushwalking don't mix. For short-sighted bushwalkers, it sounds like a simple problem. But there are problems for bushwalking myopics.
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Bifocals and Sports
Often athletes with myopia and presbyopia have difficulty seeing well while playing sports. Several vision correction choices can keep an athlete focused on the game.
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From Depression to Alcoholism
An understanding about the co-morbid link between depression and alcoholism is essential to the proper diagnosis and effective treatment of alcoholism.
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Natural Vision with Independence from Eyewear
Spectacles and contact lenses are the mainstay of corrective eyewear. Despite their advantages, their use may confer less benefit than natural vision returned from LASIK.
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DNA & Complete Genetic Dominance
Learn about genetic traits by examining some of your own! This article explores the genetic of iris pigment and nearsightedness.
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Genetic Inheritance Patterns
Collection of articles exploring simple inheritance of human genetic traits, including earlobe attachment, dimples, myopia, eye color, cleft chin, and hand clasping.
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Eye Correction: What is Out There?
This article talks about the different kinds of surery for your eyes.
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Pinhole Glasses
Pinhole glasses are said to improve vision naturally and prevent Computer Vision Syndrome. Forget glasses, contacts or laser eye surgery. Test the concept right now!
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Muscle quiz - II
See answers of earlier quiz on muscles and take one more.
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Eye Exercises and Vision Training
See clearly with eye exercises - to improve vision without glasses, contact lenses or laser eye surgery. Effective on myopia, hyperopia, presbyopia and astigmatism.
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Short Sighted Scuba Diving
Being short sighted, or myopic, shouldn't impact on the ability to safely enjoy scuba diving. There are a number of ways of improving a diver's vision underwater.
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Vision Problems in the Classroom
The Vision Council shows 1 in 4 children have undetected vision problems. Teacher awareness and simple classroom observation can help identify these children.
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Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a diverse group of eye diseases. It is the leading cause of blindness in Canada and the United States. Though glaucoma can lead to blindness, it can be successfully treated if detected in the early stages.
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How to Decide on Laser Eye Surgery
The prospect of perfect vision is a dream for many short-sighted people, which Lasik corrective eye surgery has made possible. However, there are side-effects to consider
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Vitamin D or Calciferol
Vitamin D (calciferol) a soluble vitamin is necessary for proper calcium and phosphorus metabolism and absorption, which makes it essential for healthy bones and teeth.
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Green Product Innovation
As conscious citizens of the world, consumers have created a pressure on the green product innovation by the companies, not withstanding of course, core product values.
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Four-Eye Fish
Learn about a fish with four eyes and an unusual mating behaviour.
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Effects of Light Pollution on Human Health
Light exposure around the clock disrupts circadian rhythm, affecting estrogen and melatonin levels. Child development and vision may also be influenced by light levels.
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Introduction to Astigmatism
Astigmatism is a condition in which light bends more in one plane than in a perpendicular plane. Oftentimes the cornea of an astigmatic eye slopes and is not spherical.
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Introduction to Presbyopia
Presbyopia occurs as the eye ages and is less able to focus objects through the natural focusing mechanism. This is likely due to the loss of elasticity of the lens.
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Is Topamax an Effective Alcohol Treatment?
Topamax is used to help addicts with alcohol treatment. Find out the different side effects and reports of its effects.
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Retinopathy of Prematurity
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP), an eye disorder most commonly found in premature infants, may require laser eye surgery to prevent blindness.
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Vision Roots in Greek Mythology
The Greeks of ancient times believed that the eyes emitted a beam of light. This light would allow one to see and perceive of anything that it could reach.
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The Core
A review of the movie "The Core".
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A Million Grains of Sand
The pace of Chinese technology has amazed even their most ardent critics, leaving many wondering how it has accomplished so much in so little time. Simply: by spying.
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Dominant Human Genetic Traits
It's much easier to understand genetics and heredity if you examine actual examples of dominant and recessive phenotypes that you possess.
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Essential Eye Vitamins
Discover the 17 essential eye vitamins to improve vision naturally and protect against glaucoma, cataracts and macular degeneration.
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How Eye Laser Surgery Works
All laser eye surgery works by removing a part of the cornea, so that the eye is the correct shape to allow light to be focused just at the right spot on the retina.
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Simple Genetic DNA Inheritance
Understand heredity first hand by examining actual examples of dominant and recessive phenotypes that you possess.
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Genotype, Phenotype & Heredity
What is the relationship between genes, chromosomes and DNA? Genotypes, phenotypes and alleles? Read on to learn how inheritance works.
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Internet May Increase Intolerance For Others
Pew Research Center found that more than half the surveyed experts predicted the Internet would not increase tolerance among people.
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Christmas Gifts for Friends & Family
Gift suggestions for childfree people to give
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While You Were Sleeping
Your boss fires you on account of your mental disability, but you cannot simply turn around and sue because the law now considers you "normal". Confused? Read on.
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The Legend of Zorro
A review of the movie "The Legend of Zorro".
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LASIK Surgery for Vision Correction
LASIK eye correction surgery can improve vision dramatically; however, many risks are associated with the procedure that have to be weighed up against the benefits.
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Macular Holes in Retina; Diagnosis and Treatment
The retina, the lining at the back of eye, allows people to see. The macula, an area of the retina, is the center for clear sharp vision. A macular hole disrupts vision.
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