Anaemia is a condition in which the blood does not have enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen around the body. It is a common problem in children, especially in developing countries. Anaemia can cause a range of symptoms, including fatigue, shortness of breath, and dizziness. In severe cases, it can lead to developmental …
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The LEGO Group launched a new braille bricks kit for home on September 1, 2023 called LEGO Braille Bricks – Play with Braille and is designed for children aged six and older and is intended to help them learn braille in a fun and playful way. The kit includes 250 bricks, each of which features …
Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a new laser treatment for cataracts called femtosecond laser cataract surgery. Cataracts are a clouding of the lens in the eye that can cause blurred vision, glare, and difficulty seeing at night. Traditional cataract surgery involves making a small incision in the eye and then using a …
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Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed a new gene therapy that shows promise for treating Stargardt disease, a rare inherited eye disease that leads to progressive vision loss. The gene therapy, which is still in the early stages of development, has been shown to be effective in slowing the progression of the disease …
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Contact lenses have come a long way since their invention in the early 1900s. Today, contact lenses are not only used to correct vision, but they are also being developed to monitor eye health and deliver drugs. One of the most promising developments in contact lens technology is the integration of biosensors. Biosensors are devices …
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Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness, affecting over 60 million people worldwide. The disease is caused by damage to the optic nerve, which can lead to a loss of peripheral vision. Traditionally, glaucoma has been diagnosed and monitored using visual field testing. However, this test can be difficult to perform and interpret, and it …
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Myopia, or near-sightedness, is a common eye condition that affects over 2.5 billion people worldwide. It is caused by the eye growing too long, which causes light to focus in front of the retina instead of on it. This can lead to blurry vision, especially for distant objects. There are a number of treatments available …
Virtual reality (VR) is a technology that allows users to experience a simulated environment. VR is increasingly being used in the field of optometry for a variety of purposes, including: The use of VR in optometry is still in its early stages, but it is a promising area of research. As the technology continues to …
A new study published in the journal Ophthalmology found that reading on digital devices can cause eye strain. The study found that people who read on digital devices for more than two hours a day were more likely to experience symptoms of eye strain, such as blurred vision, headaches, and dry eyes. The study’s authors …
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Virtual reality (VR) is a rapidly growing technology with a wide range of potential applications. In the field of optometry, VR is being used to develop new and innovative ways to diagnose and treat eye diseases. One of the most promising applications of VR in optometry is in the diagnosis of eye diseases. VR can …
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