The Healthy Eye

Most of us are well aware of the five senses bestowed to us through which we interact with our environment, i.e. vision, hearing, smell, taste and touch, right? But how many of you have ever really wondered which of these is considered as the most valuable. Sure, each of these senses is invaluable in its own right, but vision is considered to be the most important of all, as it is used to perceive about 80% of all impressions. So, now you’re getting a better idea of why you should tend to your eye health much more seriously, and if not, it’s going to hurt your pocket as well. Wait a minute, did I just say ‘your pocket’? Let me get it right, it hurts ‘our’ pockets! Eye Health Wondering how? Let me refer you to a study titled ‘The Economic Burden of Vision Loss and Eye Disorders in the United States, according to which vision problems cost the US government about $139 billion annually. In fact, neglecting eye care not only affects you financially, it also affects your quality of life. O...

One fine evening you take your usual place in the recliner sofa sitting in a corner of your living room. You then put the head gear on, and suddenly everything changes …. VR Reshaping the Healthcare World Your living room disappears from sight. You are transported to a huge dark dungeon. There’s an eerie silence. Raise your eyes to the ceiling, and you find that the roof is hovering dangerously close above your head. In awe and suspense of your surroundings, you warily glance around and see a trail of flickering candles embedded within the ancient-looking brick wall. The dim light from the candles is leading a path down into a narrow alleyway. You look around everywhere, only to find several more alleyways. The space feels claustrophobic, and now you’re starting to feel a bit uncomfortable. You begin to wonder, did you just teleport to the medieval ages? Or is that still the 21st century, and perhaps what you are wearing over your head is a Virtual Reality Headset. Given that Newton’s ...

There’s no denying that veterans of the state, compared to all other citizens, are brave-hearts who make the most sacrifices for the safety and well-being of their fellow nationals and the sacred walls of their country. At the same time, they also face quite a number of health and medical challenges owing to their war-time experiences and tough circumstances. Eye problems are one such challenge that numerous veterans face, that not only limit their sense of sight but diminishes hope and vision of life for them. Eye Care Tips for Veterans Eye Care Tips for Veterans As remarked by Dr. Stephen Hunt who is national director of the Veterans Affairs Post Deployment Integrative Care Initiative, “This is a population that has unique health care needs that need to be addressed.” He further stated that, “It’s something that really needs to be done by a team. We can’t do it without the collaboration of other providers, and the knowledge and presence of the community.” So we, as your comrade-in-sp...

Approaching your senior years can sometimes be challenging especially when age brings along visual difficulties, leaving you with a less energetic spirit to push your thick glasses over your nose and continue reading the detective story halfway through which you’ve fallen asleep several times already. Top 5 Hobbies for Visually Impaired Senior But hey! Take a hint. Whether you’re an old man with a body fit and healthy as a horse, or go through the struggle of visual impairment, it really is all about your spirit to want to enjoy the little things in life and make the most out of your experiences. Because age and ability are both just a state of mind, for if your heart wants to make the best of your years, it certainly can! To help you choose some of the most enriching leisure time activities for yourself, we have put together a list of things you would definitely want to experience if you haven’t done yet: 1. Keeping a Pet If you’re an animal person, then you’ll be fairly pleased to re...