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How our eyes benefit from Omega 3 fatty acids

How our eyes benefit from Omega 3 fatty acids

It may seem strange that fat is essential to our health, but it is true. Without fat, our body can not function properly. And without the right kind of fat in our diet, even eye health can be compromised. Fat acids are the "bricks" of fat.
These important nutrients are essential for normal production and function of cells, muscles, nerves and organs. Fatty acids are…

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How to avoid computer Eye Strain

How to avoid computer Eye Strain

Eye fatigue on computer screens
Most of us nowadays use computers at work, eye strain on the computer screen has become a big problem associated with work. Studies show that eye fatigue and other annoying eye symptoms occur in 50 to 90 percent of computer use cases.
These problems can range from physical fatigue, reduced productivity and increased number of errors at work due to problems such as eye fatigue and…

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BAD HABITS THAT AGE YOUR EYES

BAD HABITS THAT AGE YOUR EYES

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MACULAR DEGENERATION

MACULAR DEGENERATION

Age-related macular degeneration — also called macular degeneration, AMD or ARMD — is the deterioration of the macula, which is the small central area of the retina of the eye that controls visual acuity.
The health of the macula determines our ability to read, recognize faces, drive, watch television, use a computer, and perform any other visual task that requires us to see fine detail.
Macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss among…

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WHAT IS PRESBYOPIA

WHAT IS PRESBYOPIA

Presbyopia
(which literally means "aging eye") is an age-related eye condition that makes it more difficult to see very close.
When you are young, the lens in your eye is soft and flexible. The lens of the eye changes its shape easily, allowing you to focus on objects both close and far away.
After the age of 40, the lens becomes more rigid.

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