There are three different levels of eye emergencies, so the action you take will depend on what level of emergency you are facing. You need to assess the emergency quickly so that your action will be prompt and effective. 1. True eye emergencies – call for immediate treatment within seconds or minutes. 2. Urgent emergencies [...]
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Lutein and Zeaxanthin For Healthy Eyes
September 13th, 2007 by Aakash Shah
“Carotenoids” is the term which describes the large range of more than 600 phytochemical pigments from which many plants derive their characteristic red, orange or yellow colourings. Those most commonly found in modern Western diets are alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin, and lycopene. Alpha and beta-carotene have traditionally attracted most attention as they can be synthesised [...]
Amblyopia : The Lazy Eye Disease
May 7th, 2007 by Aakash Shah
Amblyopia, or lazy eye, is a disorder of the eye that is characterized by poor or blurry vision in an eye that is otherwise physically normal, or out of proportion to associated structural abnormalities. It has been estimated to affect 1 to 5% of the population.[1] The problem is caused by either no transmission or [...]