If your eyes start itching and tearing up, or if they get puffy and red, it could be a case of dry eye syndrome, which happens when there isn’t enough lubrication in your eyes to maintain normal function. Dry eye syndrome can make it hard to see straight and focus–not to mention it’s really, really uncomfortable.
“In that effort, we created the “EyeBall,” an annual fundraising gala for our non-profit charity, the Wang Foundation for Sight Restoration for which all participating doctors donate our services. The EyeBall combines the spectacular beauty of ballroom dancing with the critically important need to help the blind to see. When you come to an EyeBall, you see people in ballgowns and tails, and breathtakingly elegant and beautiful ballroom dancing, which reminds us how important it is to have sight since without it, we would not be able to see any of this beauty, so we are reminded of how important it is to help those who have lost their sight. We love that the name “EyeBall” is fun and meaningful, and it is a clever way of combining the beauty of dance and music with the beauty of sight.”
When it comes to tamping down your usual worries and anxieties about life, you might not want to zero in on all the weird ways to die. As long as you take care of yourself and get regular checkups, you’re doin’ what you gotta do. And yet, it doesn’t hurt to pack more health knowledge into your brain, either for yourself or for others in your life.
So, your child seems to have a lazy eye and you have received contradicting advice on whether or not you can do anything about it. If you’re like most parents, this state of unknown can be quite stressful; after all, we moms and dads tend to dislike taking “no” for an answer when it comes to finding solutions for our kids’ various needs. Luckily, in this case at least, you don’t have to. Can you correct a child’s lazy eye? Eye doctors say there are some really effective forms of treatment. But first, what exactly is a lazy eye?
It seems that everyone is techno savvy in today’s social media, status-update driven world. We all are constantly on our smart phones or personal computers. But little known is the damage being caused to our eyes. We are currently experiencing an epidemic in the deterioration of eye condition called “Computer or Cell Phone Eye Syndrome.” People are in need of corrective lenses at earlier ages to be able to read their cell phones or computers, yet the reason is that they are spending too much time looking at the device screens! It’s a vicious cycle!
With the growth in prediabetes and diabetes in the U.S.–diabetes affects 9.4% of all Americans, and more than 1 in 3 Americans have prediabetes–eye surgeons have become even more attuned to the challenges of eye health that are associated with diabetes.
There are all sorts of bumps that can pop up on your face: Everything from zits on your chin to cold sores on your lips, there’s no shortage of lesions that can take up residence on your mug.
Ophthalmic practices spend their days helping patients see better, but for many there’s another task involved: helping patients save money on eye medications. Without guidance from knowledgeable health professionals, it can be hard for patients, many elderly and on fixed incomes, to control drug costs.
When Krista Canfield McNish hiked up to Mount Kilimanjaro’s summit with her friends, she was already aware of most of the trek’s potential dangers.
“We’d had some pretty bad avalanche conditions that were there; there have actually been some deaths along that area of the trail before,” said McNish, the founder of the FoodWaterShoes lifestyle blog.
We’ve all had it happen: You’re trying to hold a conversation when your eye starts uncontrollably twitching. You’re afraid to look the other person in the eye, but you don’t want to seem rude, so you just hope they don’t notice.
If you’re someone who doesn’t need glasses or contacts, you probably think you don’t need to get your eyes checked this year (or ever?). But regular eye exams can check for more than just your ability to read the letter W from very far away.
The Chinese eye hospital chain put $50 million towards a U.S. subsidiary late last year, establishing a fully-owned subsidiary Aier (U.S.A.) International Holdings Inc. In addition, the company acquired its first facility in the U.S. for $17 million in April – Wang Eye Institute in Nashville, Tennessee. Now it’s looking for more locations.
If your diabetes is uncontrolled for a long period, you could develop eye conditions that can lead to blindness. That’s because diabetes – both Type 1 and Type 2 – can cause damage to your eyes over the long term.
Dr. Ming Wang, owner of the Nashville-based Wang Vision Cataract and LASIK Center, offered information recently on how to protect eyes as millions witness the Aug. 21 solar eclipse.
From a young age, we’ve all been taught not to stare at the sun, but next week, you may feel tempted to go against what your parents told you. On August 21, millions of people across the United States will gather outside to watch a total solar eclipse, visible across the entire continental U.S. for the first time in nearly a century.
Twice Daily recently partnered with the Adventure Science Center to provide customers with a free pair of certified eclipse-viewing glasses.
To get a safe view of the total solar eclipse on August 21, 2017, you’ll need to protect your eyes from the sun’s ultraviolet rays. To do this, the American Astronomical Society (AAS) advocates the use of eclipse glasses for people of all ages.
A doctor who is a native of China has partnered with one of the mainland’s largest hospital chains to open clinics in the US.
Chinese eye-clinic giant Aier Eye Hospital Group has made an unprecedented move to open a branch in the United States. But the largest challenge ahead is possible resistance from Americans to a Chinese brand, an Aier executive told Caixin. (more…)
China’s Aier Eye Hospital is looking at a new market: the U.S. (more…)
According to the American Optometric Association, as much as 80 percent of a child’s learning is visual. So whether they’re reading a book, learning math problems on a dry erase board or dissecting a frog in biology class, kids rely on their vision as much as, if not more than, any other educational tool.
The latest in corrective vision procedures will be conducted Friday for the first time in Tennessee. (more…)
Founder, Beneveda Medical Group
Co-Founder: Alter Agents
CEO of Aier-USA, director of Wang Vision Institute, Nashville, TN, USA
