Archive for the ‘Eye health’ Category
Sunday, July 2nd, 2006
What would you do if you were told you had only three months of vision left? Those of us with strabismus can usually clear our vision by squinting or closing one eye. But while pursuing a promising career as a fashion designer, Steph Cutler discovered that she could ...
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Wednesday, June 14th, 2006
Royal National Institute of the Blind isn't just for those who cannot see at all. The website also provides excellent suggestions and resources for people with limited vision. The home page is filled with resources, and the remainder of the site is divided into 5 main secitons, tabbed ...
Posted in Accessibility, Eye health, Reading, Vision tips | No Comments »
Monday, May 1st, 2006
Ever feel like a flip-flop? This photo reminds me of my eyes:
Both flip-flops are identical.
They turn in different directions.
They have nice colors, and a nice over-all design.
Though they have obviously been used (click the photo for a larger view), they are still very useful.
They are designed to function well. ...
Posted in Featured photos, Inspirations, Lois' story, Rosacea | 1 Comment »
Saturday, April 15th, 2006
I have Rosacea. It doesn't bother me a lot on my face, but it has been very hard on my eyes. Rosacea flares make it harder for me to keep my strabismus under control. Since April is Rosacea Awareness Month, I wanted to share some facts about ...
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Thursday, April 6th, 2006
A fungal eye infection is spreading through the US. Contact wearers seem especially vulnerable to this disease. It can cause serious eye problems and even blindness. This fungus is uncharacteristic of fungal eye infections normally seen by eye specialists in several ways. Eye experts are puzzled. ...
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