It's well-known that many people have been able to get medical marijuana cards by talking to a doctor about their glaucoma. Whether you have a card or are simply interested in doing whatever you can to help keep your eye pressure under control, looking to medical marijuana for help is understandable. However, it's important to know that THC isn't a replacement for your standard medications, and it may not be as helpful as you think.
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Finding out that you need a multi-focal vision correction can be overwhelming, especially if you've always worn contact lenses. Many people believe that they will be unable to wear contacts again once they receive a corrective prescription that requires more than one correction strength. The fact is, multi-focal contact lenses are an option. Like any other multi-focal lens, they will require some adjustment. Here are a few things to expect as you make the transition.
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Issues with your eyesight can be a frightening and serious problem. Sadly, it is likely that you are not particularly informed when it comes to these health issues. In particular, there are a few questions that patients may need answered if they notice the clarity of their vision has started to decrease.
Is It Normal For Your Vision Acuity To Decrease?
As you age, you may notice that your ability to clearly see fine detail starts to weaken.
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The average American adult will spend an estimated three hours and eight minutes starting at their mobile phone each day in 2016, in addition to the two hours and 11 minutes they'll spend looking at a computer screen. All of this screen time can make your eyes feel dry, irritated or blurred, but there are ways to prevent it. Here are three tips for preventing digital eye strain.
Use a screen filter
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You may wonder whether allowing your child to play video games is a healthy pastime. Often, parents worry particularly about the effects this leisure activity may have on vision. The truth is playing video games can have both negative and positive effects on your child's eyes.
Negative Effects
Spending too much time playing video games can take a toll on the eyes and may lead to conditions that can cause your child to experience eye and vision symptoms.
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