http://www.healthzine.org/feed/ http://www.healthzine.org/ Every day new articles and updated info on all your health, beauty and fitness concerns. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:30:34 +0100 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:30:34 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Vision/eyeglasses http://www.healthzine.org/Vision/eyeglasses Eyeglasses can be next to your best bud when you are suffering from poor vision. It is through this medium that you can see things- clearly. Come to think of it, would you be that confident to see your school professor, your boss, or the most important person in your life across the street without having a vivid vision of their facial expressions? Maybe you are a bit confused if it’s really them.( In cases of nearsighted people). But you are sure of their gestures and the way they communicate, however you simply can’t make out what they really want to convey. Wed, 2 Jul 2008 05:43:30 +0200 http://www.healthzine.org/Vision/blurred-vision2 http://www.healthzine.org/Vision/blurred-vision2 Sudden blurred vision may have happened to you at some points. This condition, especially when accompanied by other factors could be an indication of certain diseases and disorders. There are several causes of blurred vision- retinal detachment, glaucoma, stroke, diabetes, hypertension and migraine among others. Suffering from blurring entails that you have to see a specialist. The cause of your blurred vision might need emergency treatment, and it can spell the difference between recovery and loss of vision. Take the case of retinal detachment- a condition which needs immediate attention. In retinal detachment, blurring is accompanied by spotty or stringy bits in your field of sight. Tue, 3 Jun 2008 07:48:56 +0200 http://www.healthzine.org/Vision/vision-problems http://www.healthzine.org/Vision/vision-problems There are several sorts of vision problems, and those most qualified to handle them are low vision specialists. Among the conditions which specialists cater to are low vision problems. There are actually many reasons why such conditions occur. Some people could be genetically predisposed to it, like those suffering from macular degeneration. Then there are those beset by the condition called albinism. Such people may have eyesight problems in relation to their condition. And diabetics as well- they could suffer from background retinopathy in the eyes in which eye problems can be instigated. Those who’s had accidents may also have the same problem as a result. Thu, 15 May 2008 09:26:05 +0200 http://www.healthzine.org/Vision/red-eyes1 http://www.healthzine.org/Vision/red-eyes1 The eyes are made of flesh and blood, so to speak, and so they can be subject to various problems. Indeed, there are many disorders, diseases and irregularities which can beset the eyes. Vision problems affect a large percentage of people and many seek treatment. The eye is after all, one of the basic senses. They serve a function which is crucial in living a good quality of life. Despite these possible vision problems, there are also advances in modern eye health care. Measures and procedures have been devised to address the many possible eye problems. Most of these procedures are able to treat and give people better vision. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:46:44 +0200 http://www.healthzine.org/Vision/reading-glasses1 http://www.healthzine.org/Vision/reading-glasses1 It used to be that people wearing reading glasses look nerdy. When it comes to girls, they say, “Guys don’t make passes at girls wearing glasses”. Well, gone are those days because reading glasses are now trendy. Other than serving their purpose of giving better vision, glasses can be fashionable, too. But first things first- what are reading glasses or spectacles for? When should a person wear them, and why? When a person finds it difficult to read at normal length, then they might need to wear reading glasses. Or perhaps when one has to screw up their eyes to be able to focus on things. Sun, 6 Apr 2008 15:14:54 +0200 http://www.healthzine.org/Vision/blurred-vision1 http://www.healthzine.org/Vision/blurred-vision1 It can happen sometimes that a person has blurred vision, and it could be unpleasant. Blurred vision may also be a symptom of another disease or condition, and this is something worth minding. Why does blurred vision occur and what are the possible causes? Primarily, there is the weakening of the eye muscles. This condition causes the misshapening of the lens of the eyes. When the lenses lose their elasticity, blurred vision may occur as well. The lenses having to lose their elasticity is quite inevitable with aging. As much as this is anticipated, it may be slowed down by antioxidants. Tue, 18 Mar 2008 05:59:59 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Vision/laser-eye-surgery2 http://www.healthzine.org/Vision/laser-eye-surgery2 Much is to be said about the advantages of technology. Technology does make life convenient, and it has become indispensable. Much of ease and comfort of living can be attributed to technological advancements. One click, and presto, the purpose is served. In the field of health and medicine, technology plays a crucial role as well. Ailments and diseases, deformities and the like, they can often be corrected by modern technological procedures. Take the case of laser eye surgery. It is one of the best and most advanced means for vision correction. With laser eye surgery going well and performed by a skilled surgeon, it will be better vision in a jiffy. Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:40:25 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Vision/pink-eye1 http://www.healthzine.org/Vision/pink-eye1 There are just times when contagious diseases are at their peak. One can only do their best to be wary then not to catch them. Primarily, this entails taking precautions. Being careful of what one touches and what they eat. Or what and where they are exposed to. Oftentimes this is common during the cold or flu season, and yes, the pink eye season. In fact, the pink eye season almost always goes with the cold or flu season. These really are times when a person has to take extra caution, otherwise, they would contract the flu or pink eye. Tue, 5 Feb 2008 09:35:13 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Vision/vision-insurance http://www.healthzine.org/Vision/vision-insurance Vision insurance is becoming more common today. Despite it being common though, many employers do not include it in their insurance plans. If vision insurance is covered however, it is almost often only for eye exams. Many people require and desire to have vision insurance. With the cost of contact lenses, glasses and various forms of laser eye surgery, vision insurance may even be a necessity. When employers offer vision insurance, some of them do at an added cost. In most cases, these are cafeteria style benefits. The employee has the option to select the desired coverage level and pays for added premiums. Fri, 18 Jan 2008 09:38:45 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Vision/double-vision http://www.healthzine.org/Vision/double-vision “Mom, I see double”, my son Marky said one evening while he was playing and I was doing the dishes. “That’s strange sweetie. Do you feel anything else?”, I asked. “My head gets dizzy when I see double”, Marky said. That made me puzzled afterwhich I began to feel alarmed. I told Marky to go to his room because it was bedtime. While doing the dishes, I was thinking about my son’s double vision. Double vision at the age of 10? I shuddered, but then again I thought, it’s best to see the doctor. I talked to my husband about it, then the next day we set up a doctor’s appointment. Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:39:17 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Vision/red-eyes http://www.healthzine.org/Vision/red-eyes It is almost always noticeable when a person has red eyes. But what really causes them- red eyes? Well, for one thing, there is conjunctivitis, commonly known as sore eyes. Everybody well knows that red eyes is its foremost and most visible symptom. And often, the case is that when one has red eyes, people generally conclude that they have conjunctivitis. Well, they may be right, but then again, they may be wrong, too. Other than conjunctivitis, there are countless other eye diseases and conditions which may cause redness. For one thing, there’s iridocyclitis. Or perhaps episcleritis or scleritis. Or glaucoma and corneal cancer. Thu, 15 Nov 2007 14:03:05 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Vision/macular-degeneration http://www.healthzine.org/Vision/macular-degeneration Much is to be said about the significance of regular eye exams. Through such means, it can be determined whether one is suffering from eye or vision problems. Regular eye exams can be propitious as through them, early intervention can be employed. Early intervention or treatment is crucial for eye and vision problems. After all, vision is a faculty far too dear to lose. But vision problems are apt to manifest especially with aging. One of such problems is macular degeneration. Macular degeneration remains to be one of the major visual diseases besetting the American population. Not much is known on the causes of macular degeneration. Wed, 7 Nov 2007 13:57:18 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Vision/dark-circles-under-eyes http://www.healthzine.org/Vision/dark-circles-under-eyes Dark circles under eyes are often noticeable. A person can look haggard or sickly and plain just not healthy with dark circles under eyes. But what really causes them and what are the possible remedies? There are countless reasons why dark circles under eyes appear. For instance, they can be caused by insufficient sleep. Or for others, dark circles under eyes can be a symptom of allergies. These are of course just to mention a few. At times, dark circles under eyes may require an immediate visit to the doctor. This is especially true when an individual suddenly experiences having them. Tue, 30 Oct 2007 15:07:02 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Vision/dry-eyes http://www.healthzine.org/Vision/dry-eyes Dry eyes are seen to be prevalent among contact lens wearers. As much as the technology of contact lenses has provided a great deal of convenience to those with vision problems, such technology apparently go with risks. With prolonged use of contact lenses, one may well anticipate the discomfort of dry eyes. In fact, it has been a common notion that contact lenses and dry eyes go hand in hand. After all, contact lenses are implements not inherent to the human eyes, and sooner or later, one can anticipate the occurrence of irregularities, although it may be minor. The symptoms of dry eyes such as irritation and bloodshot eyes may be deemed inconsequential, but it can come to the point of being severe. Fri, 26 Oct 2007 14:50:14 +0200 http://www.healthzine.org/Vision/night-vision http://www.healthzine.org/Vision/night-vision The general notion is that when it’s dark, you cannot see. You can probably picture yourself out groping for things to hold on to so as not to stumble. Or worse you can imagine yourself wandering aimlessly here and there until you trip over something and fall. But such a perception can now be considered as outdated. After all, there are now various night vision equipments such as ITT night vision, night vision goggles, monoculars and binoculars, still and video digital cameras and thermal night vision. But when one says “night vision”, what does it exactly mean? Night is dark, right? And vision is one’s ability to see.