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Eyes on Eye Care

Lutein and Zeaxanthin: vision benefits

Oct 19, 2014 / 5:00 am

Good nutrition is essential to maintain the health and function of the eyes. Two important nutrients which can help achieve this are Lutein and Zeaxanthin. They...

Alzheimer's and eyecare

Alzheimer's and eyecare

Jul 23, 2014 / 5:00 am

Alzheimer’s is a progressive neurological condition. It is the most common form of dementia, leading to memory loss, difficulty making decisions and...

Computer Vision Syndrome

Computer Vision Syndrome

May 25, 2014 / 5:00 am

The evolution of technology has brought us to an era of many portable electronic devices. Many of our daily tasks have moved from print on paper to the...

Exotic health for your eyes

Exotic health for your eyes

Feb 17, 2014 / 6:00 am

We have all been told that eating carrots is good for our eyes. However, recent research shows that eating some exotic fruits can benefit our ocular health....

Presbyopia: a blurred near world

Presbyopia: a blurred near world

Jan 18, 2014 / 5:00 am

Presbyopia is better known to many as "Old Age Vision". It is when our ability to focus on objects up close recedes. This typically occurs around age...

Age-related macular degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration

Nov 9, 2013 / 5:00 am

The macula is located in approximately the center of the retina at the back of the eye. The central part of the Macula contains a structure called the fovea,...

Less light at the end of the tunnel

Less light at the end of the tunnel

Oct 12, 2013 / 5:00 am

Glaucoma is caused by damage to the Optic Nerve. The Optic Nerve carries visual stimuli from the eyes to the back of the brain where information is processed....

Cataracts: A foggy window

Cataracts: A foggy window

Sep 28, 2013 / 5:00 am

Cataract is a word derived from the Latin cataracta meaning "waterfall." As water falls and crashes, it turns white, which resembles the appearance of...

Back to school vision

Back to school vision

Aug 31, 2013 / 5:00 am

As a parent, it’s difficult to determine whether your child has a vision problem. One of the biggest reasons for not knowing the state of your...

The danger of UV rays

The danger of UV rays

Jun 7, 2013 / 5:00 am

Ultraviolet (UV) rays are invisible and emitted from the sun. They are short wavelength rays located right before the visible spectrum starts. These rays can be...

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