If there is one resolution you make this year, make it this: “I will love and care for my eyes.”
http://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/2017/01/03/love-eyes-love-back
Month: December 2021
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
BLIND BOY SEES AFTER THERAPY
Creed Pettit has been slowly going blind since the day he was born. Creed has a rare genetic condition called Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA), and it makes it impossible for him to see except in bright light.
https://www.aao.org/eye-health/patient-stories-detail/creed-gene-therapy
EYE HEALTH FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS
College students often have a lot on their plates. But a busy academic life is no excuse to take shortcuts with eye health. Many potential eye problems can strike anyone, and college students and other young adults should be conscientious about a few things related to their vision.
https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/eye-health-tips-college-students
HOW MICROBIOMES AFFECT VISION
Microbiomes are communities of organisms, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses, that live on and inside our bodies. Some are harmful and can cause infections, but many parts of the body’s microbiome are essential to good health. Sometimes, the microbiome activates the immune system to get rid of dangerous bacteria and prevent disease.
https://www.aao.org/eye-health/anatomy/microbiome-of-eye