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		<title>Are our children having autism?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Often concerns arise if your child is too late to talk or act unusual, are our children having utism? Are there any autism vitamins or medication for these?  the incidence continues to rise worldwide. Many people with autism are still not detected and often get the wrong diagnosis, or even overdiagnosis occurs. This course is <a href='http://www.nycpubliceyes.org/health-care-medical/178-are-our-children-having-autism.html'>[...]</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Often concerns arise if your child is too late to talk or act unusual, are our children having utism? Are there any <a href="http://www.neurobiologix.com/autism-supplements-s/37.htm">autism vitamins</a> or medication for these?  the incidence continues to rise worldwide. Many people with autism are still not detected and often get the wrong diagnosis, or even overdiagnosis occurs. This course is very detrimental to the child.</p>
<p>Autism is a mental disorder that starts early childhood to adulthood because of the ability to communicate and socialize less. Autism can be experienced by anyone with the conditions of diverse social environment. Autism is a condition of a person from birth or at infancy, which makes him unable to form normal communication or social relationships. The children have repetitive, obsessive activities and interests. They are isolated from other human beings in the world and. Six areas of Children with autism disorder Characteristics:</p>
<p>- Social interaction,<br />
- Communication (language and speech),<br />
- Behavioral, emotional,<br />
- Patterns of play,<br />
- Sensory and motor disorders<br />
- Delayed or abnormal development.</p>
<p>These symptoms began to appear from birth or during childhood, usually before the child was 3 years old. The main goal of therapy for the parents to their children with autism is that they want their children can live a normal life again like children in general who can communicate normally. It will be difficult if their children can not communicate verbally. Ask <a href="http://www.neurobiologix.com/health-supplements-s/34.htm">Dr. Kendal Stewart</a> for further information.</p>
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		<title>Liposuction Surgery</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Surgery in order to form a more beautiful body today such like in Plastic Surgeon Houston is done better. The term popularity of liposuction surgery is also known as liposuction. In the area there is a woman&#8217;s body that holds a lot of fat, such as the knee, stomach, chin, and hips. Someone who is <a href='http://www.nycpubliceyes.org/diseases/170-liposuction-surgery.html'>[...]</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Surgery in order to form a more beautiful body today such like in <a href="http://www.plasticsurgeonofhouston.com/">Plastic Surgeon Houston</a> is done better. The term popularity of liposuction surgery is also known as liposuction. In the area there is a woman&#8217;s body that holds a lot of fat, such as the knee, stomach, chin, and hips. Someone who is overweight or obese, diet and exercise alone are sometimes not able to reduce the fat in that area significantly. One way to scrape the fat in these areas is by way of liposuction surgery. There are three types of liposuction surgery is mostly done, among others:</p>
<p>1. Standard liposuction</p>
<p>Surgery performed by the erosion of the fat standards. That is a directly cutting the skin layer approximately 0.5 cm in the area of the body that there is a lot of fat, and then insert a small tube called a cannula. Cannula is then connected with a syringe or a suction machine to suck the fat out. Read <a href="http://www.plasticsurgeonofhouston.com/liposuction.html">Liposuction Houston</a> details.</p>
<p>2. Tumescent liposuction</p>
<p>Tumescent liposuction requires multiple procedures before surgery. Patients will be given an injection in the area that want the surgery and have been marked with a marker. Before surgery, patients also can consult with a psychologist. When the operation is also given drugs to overcome depression and dampers minimize trauma after surgery.</p>
<p>3. Ultrasonic assisted liposuction (UAL)</p>
<p>This technique is a method of erosion of the fat by using ultrasonic waves. A special tool with a mechanical method will transmit ultrasonic waves into the body area that there are a lot of hard fat. Waves generated from such a device could destroy the fat cells are hard to be fluid will then be sucked out.</p>
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		<title>Your Guide to Protective Eyewear</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Dec 2010 16:25:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Why risk lovely eyes while wearing eye glasses can be guaranteed for a lifetime of good vision? According to Prevent Blindness America, each year more than 700,000 Americans hurt your eyes at work, and 125,000 other damage to your eyes at home. More than 40,000 U.S. adults and children who suffer eye injuries in sport, <a href='http://www.nycpubliceyes.org/eye-supports/144-your-guide-to-protective-eyewear.html'>[...]</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">Why risk lovely eyes while wearing eye glasses can be  guaranteed for a lifetime of good vision? According to Prevent Blindness America, each year more  than 700,000 Americans hurt your eyes at work, and 125,000 other damage to your  eyes at home. More than 40,000 U.S.  adults and children who suffer eye injuries in sport, while  many thousands more eye injuries are not reported.</p>
<p>Because experts say that a good eye protection can  prevent 90 percent of all eye injuries, you can get more information on  sunglasses and goggles that suits your lifestyle better.</p>
<p>Such as goggles and safety glasses different from  regular glasses?<br />
Glasses have a higher level of impact resistance than  normal call gla</p>
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<p>sses, optical professionals sometimes &#8220;dress glasses.&#8221;  This provides higher standard for lenses and frames for  glasses and goggles. Glasses or goggles can counter (also known as &#8220;Plan&#8221;)  lenses. Whatever their size or durability of the structure and  lenses, glasses not qualify as regular safety glasses, if they meet certain  criteria.<span id="more-144"></span></p>
<p>In the United States, the Federal Government&#8217;s  guidelines for reducing job security, the risk of injury at work. The Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) U.S.  Department of Labor monitors safety practices at work and in educational  institutions.</p>
<p>Goggles OSHA standards established by the American  National Standards Institute (ANSI), a private, nonprofit, quality and  reliability for a wide range of products. The ANSI standard is applicable to ensure safety  features different types of protective devices for eyes (both with and without  prescription), including safety glasses, goggles, face shield, helmet and full  face masks.</p>
<p><strong>ANSI Safety  Glasses Updated safety glasses ANSI standards are the following  functions:</strong></p>
<p>For the purposes of trial lens base are evaluated  individually (not mounted in a frame.) For the classification of high-impact, frames and lenses  together as a unit test.<br />
lenses without a prescription for testing the impact of  high hardness are considered structurally weaker than the prescription lenses  are the same lens material is generally thicker.<br />
Remove prescription safety lenses are now allowed,  provided they meet the standard test with high impact. (Previously, all prescription safety lenses have a  minimum thickness of 3 mm, making it much thicker and heavier than normal  lenses.)<br />
Safety glasses are now two classifications of service:  the basic impact and high impact resistance.<br />
The &#8220;drop ball&#8221; test determines the basic structure for  impact safety lenses. This test has a steel ball of diameter of an inch in the  lens from a height of 50 cm. To succeed, you must break the lenses do not chip or  break. All safety glass lenses, to undergo this investigation.  proof plastic lenses, but only a statistical sample of a  large group of lenses.<br />
In the impact test high speed test is carried out,  including the steel ball a quarter inch in diameter on the lens at a speed of  150 meters per second. To succeed, you must break the lenses do not chip or  break, and should not be separated from its case.</p>
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		<title>Recommended Ingredients in Vision Supplements</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Dec 2010 15:18:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As research continues to benefit from a vision complements the risk of eye complaints (and perhaps to optimize visual acuity in healthy eyes) reduction, it seems reasonable to your diet to supplement with a daily &#8220;The vision of the multi-vitamin &#8220;that many, if not all of the ingredients. Most of these vitamins and other nutrients <a href='http://www.nycpubliceyes.org/supplements-and-diets/140-recommended-ingredients-in-vision-supplements.html'>[...]</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div dir="ltr">As research continues to benefit from a vision  complements the risk of eye complaints (and perhaps to optimize visual acuity in  healthy eyes) reduction, it seems reasonable to your</p>
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<p>diet to supplement with a  daily &#8220;The vision of the multi-vitamin &#8220;that many, if not all of the  ingredients.</p>
<p>Most of these vitamins and other nutrients play an  important role in reducing the risk or slow the progression of degenerative  diseases, including chronic eye problems. eyes supplementation can help fill nutritional  deficiencies diet.Vitamin less than perfect and beta-carotene. Vitamin A (and its predecessor, and beta-carotene) is  necessary for night vision, wound healing and proper functioning of the immune  system. Beta-carotene is a part of the formula,  ARED.<br />
Vitamin B complex (vitamin B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12,  folic acid, biotin and choline). B vitamins help reduce inflammation and prevent chronic  high blood levels of homocysteine, which is associated with retinal vascular  problems. B vitamins may also be important for the treatment of  macular degeneration and uveitis, a common cause of blindness  reduction.<br />
Vitamin C. This powerful antioxidant formula has been a part of the  ARED and other studies suggest that vitamin C is associated with a lower risk of  cataracts.<br />
Vitamin D recent literature refers to vitamin D  deficiency is common, especially in winter in cold climates. Studies have shown that vitamin D associated with a  reduced risk of macular degeneration.<br />
Vitamin E Another part of the formula, ARED, vitamin E  is combined with a lower risk of cataracts in other studies.<br />
Lutein and zeaxanthin. These carotenoids and macular pigment can reduce macular  degeneration and cataracts.<br />
Antioxidant phytochemicals. Plant extracts such as ginkgo biloba and bilberry  contains phytochemicals that appear to offer protection against oxidative stress  through the body, including the eyes.<br />
Omega-3 fatty acids. These essential nutrients that can reduce dryness of the  eyes and perhaps health benefits second eye.<br />
Bioflavonoids.  It is found in many fruits and vegetables, bioflavonoids  apparently helps the body absorb vitamin C, an effective  antioxidant.</p></div>
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<strong>Tips  for buying supplements vision</strong><br />
In general, you can save money by choosing to complete  the vision, if you buy a multivitamin instead of buying each of the vitamins and  nutrients separately.</p>
<p>Popular multivitamins, the eyes are:</p>
<p>ICAP (Alcon, Inc)<br />
Ocuvite PreserVision (Bausch &amp; Lomb)<br />
Ocular (Biosyntrx, Inc.)<br />
MacuTrition (Advanced Vision Research,  Inc.)<br />
There are many other signs as well.</p>
<p>When selecting an eye supplements, you should read the  labels carefully and follow these instructions:</p>
<p>1. Verify that the latest addition to buying fresh.  Make sure the seal on the bottle does not  break.</p></div>
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2.  Check the serving. If you need or not to take a single tablet, or if two or  more every day to take the percentage of the daily value of each ingredient on  the list available? (&#8220;Daily Value&#8221; or &#8220;DV&#8221; is the basis of nutrient labeling  the FDA began requiring manufacturers and processors in the year 1990. It&#8217;s not  necessarily the recommended intake because it is based on measurements of the  population generally large, and different people have different amounts of  nutrients.)</div>
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3.Capsules often better absorbed than hard tablets and  may cause less stomach upset.</div>
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4.The best eye supplements contain ingredients with a  high bioavailability, so your body can easily use. For example, a natural form of vitamin E (d-alpha  tocopherol) is twice as active in the human body in an artificial form  (DL-alpha-tocopherol).<br />
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<div dir="ltr">5.Avoid nutritional supplements that contain milk,  wheat or corn filled, especially if you have allergies or other problems of  intolerance. Typical of most renowned companies develop complete  without unnecessary fillers.<br />
Certainly an understanding, one of the most eye doctors  in addition to the above, or contact the employee to save the knowledge of  nutrition, dietician or healthcare provider.</div>
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		<title>Types of Glaucoma and Treatments</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Dec 2010 15:11:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Types of glaucoma The two main types of glaucoma are open angle and chronic primary glaucoma (POAG) and acute angle closure glaucoma. The &#8220;corner&#8221; in the two cases the drainage angle of the eye that controls the flow of aqueous humor. Among other changes normal tension glaucoma, pigmentary glaucoma, secondary glaucoma and congenital glaucoma. intraocular <a href='http://www.nycpubliceyes.org/diseases/131-types-of-glaucoma-and-treatments.html'>[...]</a>]]></description>
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<p>The two main types of glaucoma are open angle and  chronic primary glaucoma (POAG) and acute angle closure glaucoma. The &#8220;corner&#8221; in the two cases the drainage angle of the  eye that controls the flow of aqueous humor. Among other changes normal tension glaucoma, pigmentary  glaucoma, secondary glaucoma and congenital glaucoma. intraocular pressure (IOP) was measured with a  tonometer. Some tonometers blow a puff of air at the surface of the  eye. Other rest gently on the surface of the eye is numbed  with eye drops.</p></div>
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<div dir="ltr">Glaucoma can be very destructive to their vision,  indeed, is the second leading cause of blindness in glaucoma open-angle glaucoma  United States.Primary (CAPM). About half of Americans with glaucoma are unaware they  have. This common form of glaucoma gradually reduced  peripheral vision, without other symptoms. As you can see, permanent damage has already  occurred.</p>
<p>If the intraocular pressure remains high, the  devastation caused by open-angle glaucoma can progress to tunnel vision  develops, and you will be able to see objects directly ahead.Angle glaucoma.  In closed-angle glaucoma or angle closure symptoms such  as sudden pain of the eyes, headaches, halos around lights, dilated pupils,  vision loss, red eyes, nausea and vomiting.</p>
<p>These symptoms may last several hours and then again for  a new round. Each attack takes with it part of their area of tension  glaucoma vision.Normal. Like POAG, normal tension glaucoma (also called normal  pressure glaucoma, low tension glaucoma or low-pressure glaucoma) is a type of  open angle glaucoma, vision loss due to optic nerve damage may result.  But in normal tension glaucoma, the IOP of the eye  maintained within the normal range.</p>
<p>Moreover, pain is unlikely and permanent damage to the  optic nerve of the eye can not be detected until symptoms such as tunnel vision  because occur.The normal tension glaucoma is not known. However, many doctors believe is linked to insufficient  blood flow to the optic nerve. normal tension glaucoma is more common among those in  Japan are women and / or a history of vascular disease.</p>
<p>Pigmentary glaucoma. This rare form of glaucoma caused by pigment deposited  in the iris, which blocked the drainage angle, allowing the aqueous humor leaves  the eye. Over time, the inflammatory reaction in the form of  compensation blocked the drainage system.</p>
<p>You probably signs of pigmentary glaucoma, though some  blurred vision and pain can occur after exercise. Pigmentary glaucoma affects mostly white males in their  mid-30s to mid 40s.Secondary glaucoma. Symptoms of chronic glaucoma following an eye injury  could indicate secondary glaucoma, which can also develop in the presence of an  eye infection, inflammation, tumor, enlarged cataracts.</p>
<p>Congenital glaucoma. This hereditary form of glaucoma is present at birth,  with 80 percent of diagnosed cases per year of age. These children are born with narrow angles, or other  defects in the drainage system is difficult to eye.It signs of congenital  glaucoma to detect, because children are too young to understand what is  happening. If you notice a cloudy, white, moist eyes, enlarged or  leaving your child, please consult your ophthalmologist. Congenital glaucoma is more common in boys than in  girls.</p>
<p>treatment of  glaucoma<br />
Treatment, surgery for glaucoma, laser, or drugs,  depending on the severity. Eye drops with medication to reduce intraocular pressure  in general, to control the glaucoma. Since glaucoma is often painless, people careless about  strict use of eye drops that can control the eye pressure and help prevent  permanent eye damage.</p>
<p>In fact, the failure of a program of prescribed glaucoma  medication is a major cause of blindness caused by glaucoma. If you find that the drops for glaucoma are  uncomfortable or difficult, never leave without first talking to your  ophthalmologist about possible alternative therapies</p></div>
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		<title>Glaucoma Disease</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Dec 2010 15:01:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases often with a dangerous pressure buildup inside the eye (intraocular pressure or IOP), the optic nerve of the eye, the visual information to the brai n damage is associated with. Untreated glaucoma or uncontrolled, eventually you may notice decreased ability to see at the edges of vision (peripheral <a href='http://www.nycpubliceyes.org/diseases/119-glaucoma-disease.html'>[...]</a>]]></description>
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<div dir="ltr">Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases often with a  dangerous pressure buildup inside the eye (intraocular pressure or IOP), the  optic nerve of the eye, the visual information to the brai</p>
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<p>n damage is associated  with. Untreated glaucoma or uncontrolled, eventually you may  notice decreased ability to see at the edges of vision (peripheral vision).  Progressive damage to the eyes could lead to  blindness. In fact, glaucoma creates at least some vision loss in  more than half of the approximately 2.5 million Americans have the eye disease  and is the second leading cause of blindness.</p>
<p>Symptoms of glaucoma<br />
Glaucoma is often called the &#8220;silent thief of sight&#8221;  because most types typically cause no pain and no symptoms until vision loss  occurs remarkable.</p>
<p>For this reason, glaucoma often progresses undetected  until the optic nerve has been irreversibly damaged, with varying degrees of  permanent vision loss.</p>
<p>But with acute angle closure glaucoma, blurred symptoms  that may come on suddenly, include vision, halos around lights, intense eye  pain, nausea and vomiting. If you have these symptoms, you should see an eye doctor  or visit the emergency room immediately so that steps are taken to prevent  permanent loss of vision.</p>
<p>Diagnosis, evaluation and testing of  glaucoma<br />
During routine eye exams, a tonometer is used to measure  intraocular pressure or IOP. The eye is numbed with eye drops in general, and a small  probe gently rests against the surface of the eye. Other tonometers sending a puff of air on the surface of  the eye.</p>
<p>A reading of abnormally high IOP has a problem with the  amount of fluid (aqueous humor) in his eyes. Either the eye is producing too much fluid or not  properly draining.</p>
<p>a measure of the force exerted on a particular defined  area base &#8211; As a rule, the intraocular pressure below 21 mmHg (millimeters of  mercury) are.</p>
<p>If the IOP over 30 mmHg, the risk of damage from  glaucoma 40 times higher than someone with an IOP of 15 mmHg or less determined  .* For this reason, glaucoma treatments such as eye drops are kept lower  intraocular pressure.</p>
<p>Other methods of monitoring glaucoma include the use of  sophisticated imaging technology &#8211; such as scanning laser polarimetry (SLP),  optical coherence tomography (OCT) and confocal laser scanning ophthalmoscope &#8211;  refer to pictures and to create optical measurements of the eye, nerve and  internal structures.</p>
<p>Then, at intervals, additional pictures and steps are  taken to ensure that no changes over time, which might indicate progressive  glaucoma damage occurred.</p>
<p>Visual field test is a way to determine your eye doctor  if you experience vision loss from glaucoma. Visual field test is staring straight ahead into a  machine and a button, if you a candle flickering in the peripheral vision  noticed. The visual field test can be repeated at regular  intervals to ensure that they do not determine the development of blind spots of  damage to the optic nerve or the extent or progression of vision loss from  glaucoma.</p>
<p>Gonioscopy can also be done to ensure that the aqueous  humor (or &#8220;water&#8221;) is free from professionals in mind. On gonioscopy special lenses are used with a slit lamp  to your eye doctor to see the internal structure of the eye (called the drainage  angle) that controls the outflow of aqueous humor and thus intraocular pressure  affected. Ultrasound biomicroscopy is another technique used to  assess the drainage angle can.</p></div>
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		<title>Recommendations for good eye health for all children</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2010 05:11:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The state of children’s eye health There has not been a significant amount of research carried out into the state of children’s eye health. However, research from Aston University has shown that a large proportion of children are still being left with untreated and undiagnosed sight problems – approximately 1 in 10 Year 8 children <a href='http://www.nycpubliceyes.org/eye-vision/112-recommendations-for-good-eye-health-for-all-children.html'>[...]</a>]]></description>
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<p>The state of children’s eye health There has not been a significant amount of research carried out into the state of children’s eye health. However, research from Aston University has shown that a large proportion of children are still being left with untreated and undiagnosed sight problems – approximately 1 in 10 Year 8 children (12-13 year olds) and 1 in 20 Year 2 children (6-7 year olds) have uncorrected refractive errors and require glasses but do not have them. This research raises serious concerns about the effectiveness of screening at ages 4-5.</p>
<p>The evidence on the availability of the orthoptist-led screening programme for children is scant. One of the National Screening Committee’s criteria for a screening programme is that “there should be a plan for managing and monitoring the screening programme and agreed set of quality assurance standards”. The Committee notes that “in most places this is poor” and that “national standards are being considered”. We suggest the Government carries out a nationwide analysis of the provision of sight testing for children: what orthoptists, optometrists and school nurses are currently providing across the country and how effective this service actually is. Once the findings of this review have been carried out the way ahead can be planned. We maintain that the services currently being provided vary hugely across the country with many children not being tested.</p>
<p>If this is the case then we suggest the Government considers making it a requirement for parents to take their child for a free NHS sight test by an optometrist before entering school. Schools could require evidence of a sight test for its pupils. We would further recommend that parents are then obliged to take their child to be tested by an optometrist at regular intervals between during school years up to the age of 11. Optometrists are well qualified and would be able to provide a convenient and quality service with quick access to all children. If needed further tests or secondary treatment can be carried out by ophthalmologists. The National Screening Committee notes that “testing is not easy and results are poor except if done by a trained person – for practical purposes this means an orthoptist or optometrist”.</p>
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		<title>eye problems during childhood</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2010 05:04:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The most significant eye problems during childhood include: • Amblyopia (lazy eye), which is a reduction in vision arising from a defect present in infancy or early childhood that prevents the eye from receiving adequate visual stimulation. • Strabismus (squint), which is the incorrect alignment of the two eyes arising from injury or disease affecting <a href='http://www.nycpubliceyes.org/eye-vision/107-eye-problems-during-childhood.html'>[...]</a>]]></description>
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<p>The most significant eye problems during childhood include:</p>
<p>• Amblyopia (lazy eye), which is a reduction in vision arising from a defect present in infancy or early childhood that prevents the eye from receiving adequate visual stimulation.</p>
<p>• Strabismus (squint), which is the incorrect alignment of the two eyes arising from injury or disease affecting the eye muscles, or the nerve supplying the muscles, or a physical obstruction to eye movement. Strabismus is the commonest cause of ambylopia.</p>
<p>• Defective binocular vision, which is the inability to use the two eyes together in the correct way and which leads to impairment of depth perception. This is a consequence of squint and ambylopia.</p>
<p>• Hypermetropia (longsightedness).</p>
<p>• Myopia (shortsightedness) in older children.</p>
<p>There is little doubt of the importance of eye testing for children. Young children are unable to self refer and if problems are not caught at an early stage they can lead to serious sight problems if left undetected and untreated. For example a squint or astigmatism may lead to permanent visual loss. A child’s eyesight goes through a crucial period of development from birth to age 7. The earlier amblyopia treatment is instigated the greater the improvement in terms of acuity. The UK National Screening Committee says that “there is evidence that early intervention has a beneficial effect” and that “ideally strabismic amblyopia should be treated before the age of 3 years but some improvement can be obtained later than this”.</p>
<p>Undetected and untreated eye problems in early childhood can have far reaching consequences. From a young age and in particular once entering school children go through a vital learning period. Poor eye sight or eye problems can slowdown a child’s progress in school intellectually and socially. Inability to read, see the black/white board, engage with other pupils and play sport can have a disastrous effect on a child. It is not unknown for young children to be placed in special needs classes simply because of undetected eye problems.</p>
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		<title>Good vision is essential during the first few years of life</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2010 04:57:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Good vision is essential during the first few years of life to ensure that children have the opportunity to achieve their full visual, educational and social potential. Obstacles to vision such as squints and refractive errors (long and short-sightedness) during the early years of life can lead to amblyopia (“lazy” eye) which unless detected and <a href='http://www.nycpubliceyes.org/eye-vision/101-good-vision-is-essential-during-the-first-few-years-of-life.html'>[...]</a>]]></description>
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<p>Good vision is essential during the first few years of life to ensure that children have the opportunity to achieve their full visual, educational and social potential. Obstacles to vision such as squints and refractive errors (long and short-sightedness) during the early years of life can lead to amblyopia (“lazy” eye) which unless detected and treated leads to irreversible visual impairment in the affected eye. Poor vision can also have a significant impact on a child’s educational and social development. If a child cannot see the board clearly or cannot see the words in a book comfortably, they are unlikely to keep pace with their peers.</p>
<p>The UK was one of the first countries to recognise the importance of good vision during these formative years and a system of vision screening was introduced over 100 years ago. However, recent changes in the frequency and organisation of vision screening have widened the gaps in this safety net and there is growing evidence that children with poor vision are “slipping through”.</p>
<p>The UK is blessed with well-trained optometrists on almost every high street and eye examinations are free of charge to children under the age of 16. However, children’s eye care is still given a surprisingly low priority by many parents and some children are never taken for an eye examination. Therefore, I fully support this campaign to help raise awareness. However, until we can be certain that the majority of children are under the care of an optometrist, there is a strong case for reinforcing the weakened vision screening net by testing children at key stages of their development.</p>
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		<title>Managing Computer Related Eye Health and Vision Problems</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2010 12:58:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Computers are used in a broad range of occupations and their use is increasing. Many computer operators experience various eye and vision related symptoms and ocular discomfort. However, many of the potential eye and/or vision problems relating to VDT use can be reduced or eliminated by appropriate adjustment and placement of the computer, proper workplace <a href='http://www.nycpubliceyes.org/eye-supports/93-managing-computer-related-eye-health-and-vision-problems.html'>[...]</a>]]></description>
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<p>Computers are used in a broad range of occupations and their use is increasing. Many computer operators experience various eye and vision related symptoms and ocular discomfort. However, many of the potential eye and/or vision problems relating to VDT use can be reduced or eliminated by appropriate adjustment and placement of the computer, proper workplace design and lighting control, good preventive vision care habits and regular professional eye care.</p>
<p>Through research and clinical practice, optometry provides unique and effective means to address the vision problems and occupational needs of computer users. Computer workers and others concerned with their eye health and vision should seek the advice and assistance of doctors of optometry in their community regarding the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and/or management of computer related problems in the workplace.</p>
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related to the unique demands of computer use and will monitor and offer its guidance in the development of policy and/or legislation related to the regulation and use of computers.</p>
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