Eyecare Associates of Lee’s Summit Stresses Importance Of Full Eye Exams For Babies and Toddlers A recent article in the Pittsburg Tribune Review by Kellie Gormley reports that more and more younger children are being diagnosed with vision problems, “medical professionals and parents are catching the problems earlier then they did in previous generations.” Dr….
We Were Tricked Into Thinking Carrots Helped Our Vision
Were We Tricked Into Thinking Carrots Helped Our Vision? Yes, We Were Tricked Into Thinking Carrots Helped Our Vision! Did mom and grandma trick us into eating carrots? Does our vision get better if we do? Is it an old wives tale? According to the American Chemical Society even if we eat lots of carrots…
Laser Toys Pose Risk To Children’s Vision
Laser toys pose risk to children’s vision The Food and Drug Administration is issuing new safety recommendations for laser toys to protect children and their vision. Many a kid (and parent) who has seen Luke Skywalker battle Darth Vader with a lightsaber thinks lasers are cool. What they may not know is this: When operated…
Daily Statin Might Raise Your Risk for Cataracts
A recent Canadian research report (Canadian Journal of Cardiology, December 2014) showed that taking a statin to lower your cholesterol may raise your risk of developing cataracts. Statin medications such as Zocor, Crestor and Lipitor protect many people from heart attack and stroke. They may raise the odds of developing the vision problems by 27…
