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Digital devices have become indispensable in today’s technology-driven society. The number of older adults who use devices has grown, and more have adopted innovations like smartphones and tablets. Around 96% of adults ages 50 to 64 and 75% of 65 and older use the internet, and 83% of those 50 to 64 and 61% of …
Computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones have become daily working essentials. While these digital technologies have helped people stay efficient, they can also cause health problems such as Digital Eye Strain (DES). Digital Eye Strain (DES) or computer vision syndrome refers to several eye conditions caused by high screen time. Without proper screen time management, digital …
IMAGE: This image was created by WHN using our AdobeStock account AI generative credits and was generated with Adobe Firefly on 3/19/2024. Video games are one of the most popular digital activities in the country, with the Entertainment Software Association reporting that 212 million Americans play them regularly. A whopping 96% believe that video games …
Sunglasses are a necessity. We’ve previously noted that wearing sunglasses is vital for better eye health, as it protects you from UV damage that can lead to vision loss, prevents foreign bodies like dust from entering and irritating the eyes, and slows down aging in the skin surrounding them by shielding them from the sun. …
Many people need prescription glasses these days. Poor eyesight comes from genes, age, or conditions like age-related macular degeneration and glaucoma. A 2022 report from The Vision Council revealed that 204.1 million U.S. adults (79%) use corrective eyewear to compensate for refractive error, with the form of eyewear including eyeglasses, prescription sunglasses, reading glasses, and …
Image Caption: Augusto Arias-Gallego working on the setup that was used to measure the focusing properties of these special lenses. CREDIT: Carl Zeiss Vision International GmbH Myopia is becoming increasingly common, over 40% of the American population alone is affected by it, an increase of 15% since the 1970s. Myopia occurs when the eyeball is …
Your eyes let you picture the world. But, for many people, that image is blurry. If the shape of your eye makes it hard to see clearly, glasses and contact lenses can help bring the world into focus. For some, surgery may also be an option. But it’s not for everyone. Researchers are looking for …
Wearing sunglasses can be a great idea, and it comes with a wide range of benefits. But one thing many people ask is whether wearing sunglasses is a good idea and if it can have an impact on your eyes. The best way to know this is by researching various resources. This article will look …
Being able to make blind people see again sounds like the stuff of miracles or even science fiction. And it has always been one of the biggest challenges for scientists. Diego Ghezzi, who holds the Medtronic Chair in Neuroengineering (LNE) at EPFL’s School of Engineering, has made this issue a research focus. Since 2015, he …
With all the shutdowns the amount of screen time has drastically increased for many people as they are working and learning from home as well as binge-watching television programs. Recent research suggests that wearing blue light glasses during screen time can contribute to workday productivity and lead to a better night’s sleep. “We found that …