All of us know that alcohol can harm our bodies, what do you know about its effect on your eyes? Consuming alcohol can alter your vision temporarily, and give you bloodshot eyes. The long term effects of drinking, however, can also be permanent. Here is what you need to know about the effect of alcohol on your eyes.
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Eye Health at the Workplace
Even minor eye problems can decrease productivity. Moreover, many of us struggle with computer vision syndrome, CVS, and the related eye strain, dry eyes, eye irritation, blurred vision and double vision. Also, some of us work in hazardous environments, with a higher risk of eye injury. This article gives you some tips for better eye health at the workplace.
Sleep and Vision
Getting adequate sleep is important for your overall health, but did you know that it’s also important for your vision? In fact, sleep and vision are closely connected, and sleep deprivation can have negative effects on your eyesight.
Why is Reading Difficult as We Become Older
As you become older, you may find reading difficult. In fact, you may also notice that you’re holding books and restaurant menus farther, to see clearly. This is a normal process of ageing: all of us face this struggle, and is due to changes within your eyes over time. This refractive error, or vision problem, is called presbyopia.
Contact Lenses for Children
As a parent you must remember that contact lenses must be used with great caution in children, and only on advice of your eye doctor. Even infants may be prescribed contact lenses, if required. That said, most doctors prefer to prescribe contact lenses for children after they are twelve years or older. However, children above the age of eight may be eligible for contact lenses if they are responsible about hygiene.