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Two Different Colored Eyes (Heterochromia): Causes, Risks

By | September 23, 2022
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Have you ever seen someone with two different colored eyes? This interesting trait is called heterochromia. Potential causes of multi-colored eyes include heredity, eye injury, some medication, eye cancer, and several syndromes. Most cases of heterochromia do not require treatment, while few cases that are associated with the diseased conditions of the body should go […]

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Eye Health

Radial Keratotomy (RK) Eye Surgery: Procedure & Uses

By | September 23, 2022
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Radial keratotomy (RK) is a type of eye surgery that is used to correct nearsightedness and was developed in 1974 by a Russian ophthalmologist, Svyatoslav Fyodorov. In the 1980s and early 1990s, radial keratotomy was a popular refractive surgical procedure that served to correct nearsightedness. In total, several hundred thousand procedures were performed worldwide to

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Eye Health, Wellness

Night Blindness (Nyctalopia): Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

By | September 23, 2022
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Night blindness or nyctalopia is the common name for a symptom of an underlying disease usually characterized by difficulty seeing in dark environments or at night. It means you are not able to see as well at night, not it means you are blind altogether. Night blindness can be caused by many different factors and

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Eye Health

Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking: Procedure, Types, & Uses

By | September 23, 2022
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Corneal collagen cross-linking eye surgery is the new treatment for people with keratoconus. When nothing else was able to stop this corneal disease from getting worse, cross-linking eye surgery provides hope for patients with keratoconus. Corneal collagen cross-linking is a surgical procedure that strengthens the cornea. The process involves inserting riboflavin drops into the eye

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Night Vision Glasses for Driving: Do They Work Effectively?

By | September 23, 2022
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What are night vision glasses for driving and how effective they are? During the day, drivers can easily find their way and eliminate the risk of accidents. But at night, not only do they have to contend with reduced visibility, but also increased glare from oncoming traffic. If you’re struggling to see, then it’s hard

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Photochromic Lenses: Disadvantages, Benefits, Mechanism

By | September 23, 2022
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Today’s topic is all about photochromic lenses, working principles, advantages, different brands, and options along with photochromic lenses disadvantages. So, stay connected. What are the Photochromic Lenses? Photochromic lenses are a type of lens that automatically adjusts to changing light conditions. They can darken or lighten in response to changes in the level of ultraviolet

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