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ARE 3-D MOVIES SAFE FOR KIDS' EYES?

With the popularity of 3-D movies likeBrave, The Avengers and Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, a lot of people are wondering about 3-D technology and eye safety. Is 3-D technology healthy for your eyes? What about your kids?

Increased digital screen time during COVID-19 may worsen myopia epidemic

In a survey recently conducted by the Global Myopia Awareness Coalition, the percentage of children spending 4 or more hours per day using electronic devices increased from 21% to 44% when the COVID-19 outbreak began.

CATARACTS AND SIGNS OF RECOGNITION

Cataracts are a common disease among older people. The disease causes many inconveniences for patients because it affects the eyesight. Cataracts can be treated with surgery.

ARE RED EYES A CORONAVIRUS SYMPTOM?

Corona virus can also enter eyes by you touching something that has the virus on it — like a table or doorknob — and then touching your eyes.

WHAT IS DIABETES? HOW DOES DIABETES AFFECT YOUR VISION?

If you have diabetes, your body either doesn’t make enough insulin or can’t use the insulin it makes as well as it should. When there isn’t enough insulin or cells stop responding to insulin, too much blood sugar stays in your bloodstream. Over time, that can cause serious health problems, such as heart disease, vision loss, and kidney disease.

WHAT IS ASTIGMATISM?

Astigmatism is an imperfection in the curvature of your eye’s cornea and/or lens. The curvature of the cornea and/or lens is irregular resulting in blurred and/or distorted vision for near and far distances. Normally, the cornea and lens are smooth and curved equally in all directions.

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