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20/20 Isn't Enough: The Hidden World of Refractive Errors and Reading Glasses

Ms.Chelle @Chellezhere (6421) • United States 3 Jul 24

Have you ever known someone who swears they have perfect vision, only to confuse you by reaching for (or claiming they don't have) their reading glasses the moment you offer them something to read or examine close-up? "Perfect"...

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Blue Light Exposure Reduction (For Eye Health)

J.N.R Dutton @jnrdutton (3452) • United States 23 Mar 24

Do you keep your phone, computer,television,or other devices on the highest brightness? I read earlier that turning the brightness down can reduce blue light exposure, which is much healthier for your eyes. After my recent eye...

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Carrot juice for strong eyes

Arya @yoalldudes (35028) • Philippines 8 Aug 18

I noticed that my eyes are in pain because of too much staring at the computer screen both for work and recreation. I cannot help myself from using my laptop because it gives me enjoyment. Not until we have move in to our...

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Away All Day

Heather Echola @GardenGerty (169585) • United States 16 Jan 17

I went to the town where my doctors are today. I had an eye appointment. I see my eye doctor every six months, due to being diabetic. My eyes still look healthy, no diabetic retinopathy, no macular degeneration. I like this eye...

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Just call me Patch, the Pirate.

Amber @AmbiePam (121140) • United States 5 Mar 16

So on Friday, February 25th, I had another surgery, but only on my right eye. I didn't realize they would be burning more tissue (I had had that surgery on both eyes a couple months ago, and it went fine.), but they did, as well...

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Of Mouths and Eyes

Amber @AmbiePam (121140) • United States 21 Feb 16

Much to my disappointment, I haven't been on mylot nearly as much as I thought I would after they started paying again and so many of us came back. What was amazing is how many of the old mylotters (or should I say original?) are...

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Isn't It Always the Way

Val @valmnz (17095) • New Zealand 21 Oct 15

Have you ever noticed that when something important is about to happen, and you need to be at your best, something happens to sabotage it. That's where I'm at today. I have glaucoma and need to have my eye pressures tested every...

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Can too much reading weaken your eyesight?

thetis74 @thetis74 (1524) 5 Aug 11

According to experts there is no such thing as overuse. But reading for long hours, watching television excessively, or working in poor light can result in eyestrain. This is fatigue of the eye muscles. Rarely, such strain maybe...

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NgKong @NgKong (21) • Indonesia 15 Mar 10

Parents are always told to eat carrots so healthy eye, there are also told to eat lots of carrots each day to avoid a minus. Some believe that eating or drinking carrot juice can normalize minus eye. Is the assumption that all? So...

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Eye health

carmelbg @carmelbg (519) 30 Oct 09

I have quite poor eyesight and wear glasses to correct it. I was wondering if there are any ways to ensure I keep my eyes healthy. Are there certain foods good for your eyes? I want to keep my peepers in as good condition for as...

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Maintaining eye health from monitor radiation

hsofyan @hsofyan (3446) • Jakarta, Indonesia 26 May 09

Monitor need to get enough light, so that the radiation on the eye. Do not look to the monitor, if not necessary. If using a desktop, monitor better placed a little sideways. Do not sit too close to the monitor. Set a safe...

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Eye twitches?

maezee @maezee (41985) • United States 15 May 09

Do you ever get an eye twitch? I'm not sure if it's a universal concept..But I'll try to explain it - a throbbing feeling that usually lasts for a couple minutes, off and on, below or behind your eye? I can't really explain it -...

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Are staring at a computer screen for long ??

roshand8 @roshand8 (1478) • Sri Lanka 25 Jul 08

It's easy to forget how important eye health is,until a problem comes up.To avoid macular degeneration,cataracts,blurry "computer" vision you should eat leafy greens vegetables like spinach,collard greens and kale.Blueberries are...

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do you have eye floaters?

katemeow @katemeow (847) • Singapore 21 Jun 08

i never really paid attention to mine until i asked a friend if he had them and was surprised when he said no! i always kind of thought that everyone had them. anyway, after some research over the internet i have discovered that...

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How often do you rest your eyes when you are posting on My Lot?

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 29 Nov 07

When you are posting on My Lot, do you find that your eyes hurt or that you have to rest your eyes often to keep them from hurting? How long can you post on My Lot before your eyes start to hurt? Most times when I am posting on...

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I think im going blind!help!

javabeans @javabeans (81) • Malaysia 21 Feb 07

i cant focus anymore.i can barely read for more than an houre.everything seems so blurry these days.everytime i try to look at anything for a long time, my head really starts aching.is there something wrong with my eyes or am i...

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Do you take your contacts out every day?

sharone74 @sharone74 (4837) • United States 16 Jan 07

I wear contact lenses. I take them out maybe once a week if then to clean them. I know that I should take them out more often but it is bothersome to do all the time. How about you do you wear contact lenses? And if so do you...

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Does Anyone have Glaucoma?

villageanne @villageanne (8553) • United States 7 Jan 07

I was diagnosed with glaucoma a few years ago. I am now seeing a low vision specialist. I am amazed at the products that are available to help me function with my low vision. Does anyone else have glaucoma? what kind of products...

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Measures for Eye Care

magnel @magnel (2263) • India 17 Nov 06

During a recent visit to an optician, one of my friends was told of an exercise for the eyes by a specialist doctor in the US that he termed as." It is apt for all of us, who spend long hours at our desks, looking at the computer...

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