(Natural News) Short for laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis, LASIK surgery is the most commonly performed laser refractive procedure to correct vision problems. It uses a special type of cutting laser to precisely change the shape of the cornea, the dome-shaped clear tissue at the front of the eye. LASIK offers a way out of wearing contact lenses and eyeglasses. But […]

(Natural News) Contrary to what people might think, the eyes aren’t a spotless, aseptic environment. Just like the gut and the skin, the eyes are a perfect environment for a host of various microorganisms that could be key to preserving good ocular – or eye – health. In an article published in The Conversation, Tony St. Leger of […]

(Natural News) Older adults looking to improve their driving skills may need to sit down and play a brain-training video game before hitting the road, according to a new study. Carried out by Tohoku University in Sendai, Japan and led by Rui Nouchi, associate professor in the Institute of Development, Aging and Cancer, the research found that seniors […]

(Natural News) People who were born blind will have never seen an animal before. Despite their disability, a recent study has suggested that blind people can have surprisingly accurate ideas about an animal’s appearance. Researchers from John Hopkins University (JHU) investigated how blind people developed insight into the appearance of something that they have never seen. […]

(Natural News) People wearing prescription glasses have to consider how they will take care of their eyewear during an emergency. When SHTF, losing or breaking your glasses can be a serious liability and affect your chances of survival. To avoid this scenario, make sure to include extra prescription glasses in your preps. (h/t to BeansBulletsBandagesAndYou.com) […]

(Natural News) It’s too bad that people can’t regrow limbs like the axolotl. The rare amphibian, which can only be found in the canals of Mexico City, is the focus of studies on human limb regeneration on account of its being able to regrow any body part that it loses almost perfectly. Humans still have a […]

(Natural News) Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a condition that affects millions of individuals in the U.S. There is currently no cure for the disease, but making lifestyle changes can help lower your risk of developing AMD. What is age-related macular degeneration? AMD causes the blurring of a person’s central vision because of damage to […]

(Natural News) Have you had a conversation with your healthcare provider about B vitamins? If not, it is time to bring them up, because these vitamins are crucial to the health of your heart, brain, and eyes. Vitamin B-complex consists of eight different nutrients, each with essential functions to the body: thiamin (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pantothenic […]

(Natural News) Carrots are considered as superfoods for a reason: They’re delicious, full of nutrients, and rich in vitamin A. But can eating carrots really help improve eye health? The amazing nutrient profile of carrots Carrots are versatile root vegetables that can be consumed raw, cooked, or juiced. They can also be used to make various dishes like salads, […]

(Natural News) If you think you’ve been seeing a lot more kids with glasses lately than you have in the past, it’s not just your imagination: A record number of young people are being diagnosed with nearsightedness – and excessive screen time appears to be the culprit. Nearsightedness, or myopia, currently affects 40 percent of […]