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Understanding Glaucoma – New Perspectives on a Complex Condition
Glaucoma, often referred to as “green star” (green cataract), is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide. While elevated intraocular pressure was long considered the main cause, recent research shows that circulatory disorders, neurodegenerative processes, and genetic factors can also play a significant role. The disease is complex and requires an individual approach. Causes…
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Review of the 39th World Ophthalmology Congress in Vancouver
A special highlight for the SAVIR Center was Prof. Dr. Bernhard Sabel’s participation in the 39th World Ophthalmology Congress 2024 in Vancouver. Prof. Sabel, former Vice President of the International Society for Low Vision Research and Rehabilitation (ISLRR), was elected as an official delegate and represented the ISLRR at the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO),…
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Eye training: simple exercise that can improve your vision
Like our arms and legs, our eyes are moved by contracting muscles. Attached to the back of the eyeball are several tiny muscles that can pull the eye in all directions. Keeping the eye muscles in shape with eye training is therefore essential for good vision. This article is also available as a video on…
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Useful and Free Apps for People With Visual Impairment
People with visual impairments often have a narrower or incompleted vision, some of them also suffer from foggy or blurred vision. For them, the daily activities are limited in various aspects. Thanks to the development of mobile technology, many supportive functions and app are developed, in order to help people with low-vision. In this article,…
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Lutein and Zeaxanthin – Eye-Friendly Nutrients
Researchers have found out that the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin can prevent cataracts and AMD. These ingredients act as antioxidants and they are the only carotenoids that exist in our eye. Cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) are the leading causes of visual impairment and blindness. And the visual performance is a key quality of…
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Glaucoma Patient: Be Careful With These 4 Yoga Positions
Even today, glaucoma patients are advised to avoid some certain physical activities such as pull-ups or weightlifting, because it may lead to a significant rise of intraocular pressure. The headstand positions are also considered to be dangerous. However, the influence of yoga positions has been not known, up until now.. Nowadays, yoga is a chosen…
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Reading When Suffering Age-Related Macular Degeneration: New Exercise
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a degenerative disease, typically associated with older age that causes a large blind spot in the central visual field. When this vision loss hits both eyes, you’re apt to have trouble reading or fixating on something. One signal of this disease: you find you’re forced to turn your head when…
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Let’s Get Physical: Exercise!
Nature has many gifts for your healthy vision. Here is another one: sports! Therefore, consider boosting your eye health by regularly working out. It not only can help you lose weight and, if you are overweight, prevent diabetes, but it also curbs harmful inflammation and improves blood flow in the body. This can impact blood…
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Detecting and Treating Dry Eyes
Everyone has experienced at least once a problem with dry eyes. Symptoms of dry eyes are: itching or burning sensation in your eyes, eye redness, feeling of tired eyes, blurred vision or a foreign body sensation. Even if you have cried for a while, the eyes can stay dry. The reason may lie in a…