Vision
Show 1337: Pros and Cons of LASIK Eye Surgery
In this episode, four guests share their diverse perspectives on LASIK eye surgery. This procedure surgically changes the shape of the cornea with the goal of helping people see better, ideally withou…
Should You Worry About Vision Loss from Viagra?
Drugs for erectile dysfunction have become very popular. They include avanafil (Stendra), tadalafil (Cialis), vardenafil (Levitra) and the original, sildenafil (Viagra). Such drugs are referred to as …
Can Eating Beets Benefit Eyesight as Well as Blo…
Do you like beets? We do, but we've heard that a lot of people object to their earthy flavor. On the other hand, research demonstrates that people who eat beets regularly may have less trouble with hi…
Can Bilberry Extract Help Protect the Eyes?
World War II buffs have doubtless heard that British pilots flying night raids attributed their success to eating bilberry jam. Even back then, people believed that bilberry compounds had special powe…
Will Dark Chocolate Help You See Better?
The cocoa flavanols in dark chocolate have been credited with lowering blood pressure, increasing blood flow and improving mood and memory. Studies have suggested that they may reduce the risk of stro…
Can You Trust Your Electronic Medical Record?
There was a time when doctors had lots of time to listen. They weren't as rushed as they are today. They asked lots of questions, wrote notes in your paper chart and then took time after the interacti…
How to Prevent Nearsightedness
Myopia has become increasingly common around the world. Is there a way to prevent nearsightedness? Go out and play. Research Focuses on Nearsightedness: Spending time outside reduces the likelihood th…
Using Eyes Outdoors Helps Long-Distance Vision
Are more people near-sighted these days? You can't judge simply on the numbers of people wearing eyeglasses, since many people now wear contact lenses for vision correction, and others (the Baby Boome…
Outside Play Time May Reduce the Chance of Myopi…
Myopia, or nearsightedness, has become an epidemic eye problem among children in East and Southeast Asia. This focusing problem has also been increasing at an alarming rate around the world. In the U.…