Vision

New research led by Queen's University Belfast indicates that urgent action is required to reduce the number of road traffic accidents which can be attributed to poor vision. These findings were the result of the first comprehensive review to highlight the ...

Lazy eye, also termed as amblyopia is a vision development disorder mainly developed during childhood. In this disorder, the vision of one of the eyes does not develop fully as the brain focuses only on the normal eye, ignoring the one ...

World Sight Day is observed on 10 October and the 2019 theme is 'Vision First'. It aims to focus on vision impairment and blindness and to increase attention towards eye care globally. More than a billion people cannot see properly, because ...

World Sight Day is observed on 10 October every year. Also termed as WSD, the annual day of awareness is held on the second Thursday of October with the aim of focusing global attention on blindness and vision impairment. The theme ...

World Sight Day is observed on 10 October every year. Also termed as WSD, the annual day of awareness is held on the second Thursday of October with the aim of focusing global attention on blindness and vision impairment. The theme ...

The average spectral sensitivity of the human eye's perception of brightness is called the luminosity function or luminous efficiency function. Lights of different wavelengths are perceived differently by your eyes - bright light and dull light. It is not accurately perceived, ...

Scientifically termed as Artemisia dracunculus, tarragon is also known as estragon. The herb is widely used for its aroma and abundance of nutrients. Widely used in French cuisine, the nutritional properties possessed by the plant makes it a definite source of ...

Are you a fan of seafood, especially fish? If yes, there is some good news for you! Apart from enjoying the fish delicacies, you now have more than a few health reasons to consume more of them! Fish is one ...

Scientifically termed as Spondias dulcis, ambarella is a tropical tree with edible fruit. The fruit has a pineapple-mango flavour and is best eaten ripe - although it is edible raw. Ambarella belongs to the Anacardiaceae family, which also includes tropical trees ...

Eye floaters are deposits or tiny specks that float into the field of vision. It is condensation in the vitreous humour - the material that fills the posterior part of your eyes. It appears like black or grey specks, strings, or ...

A rare neuromuscular disease, myasthenia gravis is a type of disease in which your voluntary muscles become easily tired while carrying out any physical activity. As its name suggests, myasthenia gravis is indeed a 'grave muscle weakness' . It is distinguished ...

A routine eye check-up to the doctor is essential even when you have no medical symptoms. Maintaining a well-balanced, healthy diet is the key to keeping your eyes healthy, and may reduce the risk for developing eye conditions. You will come ...