Browse Category: Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat
Published: March 12, 2012
A look at the causes of hearing loss and how to deal with the effects.
Published: August 11, 2011
Is cigarette smoke making young people hard of hearing? According to one study, adolescents exposed to
second hand smoke are 1.83 times more likely to have low-frequency hearing loss when compared to those not exposed.
Published: June 23, 2011
Did your mother would tell you not to sit so close to the television because it would make you nearsighted? Such close-up activities have long been believed to cause myopia, but new research indicates that the true culprit is not the TV, playing computer games, or reading in low light. Myopia could be the results of a
sunlight deficiency.
Published: June 09, 2011
The month of June is “Cataract Awareness Month” so now is an excellent opportunity to shed some light on the leading cause of blindness worldwide. Approximately 20.5 million Americans age 40 or over are afflicted with a cataract in one or both eyes. About 6 million of these people have undergone cataract surgery, which has become the most common outpatient surgery in America.
Published: March 07, 2011
Imagine how the Wright brothers must've felt when they first proved that humans could fly. A group of researchers at the University of Tuebingen in Germany are probably experiencing the same exhilarating feeling. That's because they have developed groundbreaking technology that allows some blind people to see.
Published: February 24, 2011
It’s been said the eyes are the “window to the soul.” That may be true, but they also offer a glimpse into your overall health. Here are seven telltale signs of disease your eyes may reveal.
Published: December 16, 2010
If your days are spent in front of a computer screen or working outside in the glaring sun, then tired and irritated eyes may be a daily problem for you. Luckily, there is a super nutrient that can come to the rescue. It's an antioxidant called astaxanthin and can give you much needed relief from the symptoms often associated with eyestrain.
What is astaxanthin?
Published: March 01, 2010
March is Save Your Vision Month!For most of us, getting older usually means worsening eyesight. Unfortunately for many people worsening eyesight is more than just a mere annoyance. People with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) face the prospect of reduced vision that can’t be helped by glasses, or even legal blindness. Fortunately, scientists are finding ways to protect your aging eyes . . . and getting your fish oil is one of those!
Published: August 24, 2009
Earwax is something that most people feel compelled to clean from their ears. It is true . . . wax can block-up the ear and cause discomfort. However, some earwax is essential for your ears. Too little earwax fails to lubricate the ears properly and may impact your hearing. It also can cause undue tension on your eardrums. Too much of a waxy buildup in the ears, however, can cause painful inflammation and maybe even an infection. So how do you strike a balance? Let’s take a look at the ways to keep your earwax in check . . .
Published: August 06, 2009
If someone asked you what pterygium is, would you be able to tell them what it was or would you call your doctor the next day to make sure that you could not catch it? Well there is no need to panic. Pterygium is not the new “super bug,” but it can become serious enough to require surgery if left untreated. Keep reading to find out about this potentially harmful condition and how to prevent it.
