Cataract: Causes, Risk Factors, and Treatment
Other medical conditions

Cataract: Causes, Risk Factors, and Treatment

Mr. Johnbull, a retired construction worker, complained to his wife about his clouded, dim vision, w...
Some Recovery is Possible After Vision Loss From a Stroke
Misc

Some Recovery is Possible After Vision Loss From a Stroke

Vision loss is an unfortunate complication of strokes affecting the visual cortex of the brain. The...
Eye Health: Common Eye Signs not to Miss
Other medical conditions

Eye Health: Common Eye Signs not to Miss

The eyes are a very important pair of organs in the body with some describing it as the window to th...
Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Incurable Eye Problems that Come with Age
Other medical conditions

Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Incurable Eye Problems that Come with Age

The eyes they say are the light of the body—little wonder that we dread losing our vision. Unfortuna...
The Eyes Don't Lie: Catching Health Issues Early with Routine Eye Checkups
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The Eyes Don't Lie: Catching Health Issues Early with Routine Eye Checkups

Bola had been experiencing blurry vision for weeks, but she assumed it was due to her long hours on...
Blue Light: Dangers of Overexposure to Screens
Misc

Blue Light: Dangers of Overexposure to Screens

One of the little intrigues of science is that what we perceive as light isn’t colorless; in fact it...
Diabetes and Blindness
Chronic medical conditions

Diabetes and Blindness

Diabetes is a condition in which the body’s level of glucose (sugar) becomes too high and unhealthy....
Sudden Loss of Vision
Other medical conditions

Sudden Loss of Vision

Our eyes help us to recognize the world around us. They also make us aware of danger. Suddenly losin...
Food and Eye Health
Other medical conditions

Food and Eye Health

A 45-year-old working mother, Nancy was constantly juggling her job and family. One day, while worki...
Cataracts
Other medical conditions

Cataracts

Julie, a 60-year-old retired teacher, enjoys reading novels and knitting. Her vision has become blur...
Helping Girls Develop a Healthy Body Image
Adolescent and Youth Health

Helping Girls Develop a Healthy Body Image

Skin bleaching is fashionable among young women where I live. What can I do to give my dark-skinned...
Dealing With Low Self-Esteem
Adolescent and Youth Health

Dealing With Low Self-Esteem

Self-esteem refers to the feelings, opinions, and beliefs a person holds about themselves. These fee...