The Positive Effects of Yoga on Eyes

Yoga is renowned worldwide for its many health benefits. There are many asanas or yogic poses that aim at improving the way different parts of the body function. Yoga can be used even to improve eyesight and prevent various problems related to eyes such as hypermetropia, myopia, etc. Approximately 35% of the world’s population suffers…

Valuable eye safety tips

Most people consider their eyesight precious, but when they are young they do not worry too much about protecting their eyes. Eye safety is all about taking some proactive measures that will help you enjoy good eyesight throughout your life. If you suffer an injury to one or both eyes, you should seek immediate medical…

Tips for preventing contact lens injuries

Contact lenses have been around for over a hundred years. They can correct several problems like farsightedness and nearsightedness. Millions of people around the world use contact lenses because they are convenient and eliminate the need to wear eyeglasses. However, improper wearing of contacts may cause several problems. Prolonged use of contact lenses may even…

Your eyes after the age of 40

Your vision changes drastically when you turn 40. Here is a look at common vision problems that affect middle aged people. The need for bifocals Most people in their 40s cannot see objects closer to the eye. They will probably need to wear bifocals. Just like any other part of the body, eyes also wear…

Exercise for your eyes

We all know the benefits of exercise. Just like you exercise your arms, stomach or calves, you can exercise your eyes as well. Most of us spend a lot of time in front of the computer or the television. Unfortunately, this leads to severe eyestrain which may even affect our productivity at the workplace. Eye…

What are eye floaters?

Floaters are tiny specks or spots that float around aimlessly in your field of vision. They can be quite annoying, but they are usually harmless and do not require any special treatment. Our eyes have gel-like vitreous. As we get older, the vitreous may start dissolving. Floaters appear when very tiny bits of the vitreous…

How to prevent dry eyes

Prolonged computer use is the number one cause of eyestrain among children and adults. Children can certainly limit the time spend in front of the computer. Adults who use the computer as part of their work will probably not be able to do this. However, by taking some simple precautions, they too can protect their…