More Dry Eyes in the House
No, it isn't allergies or an eye infection. Most of these patients are suffering from dry eye, a condition that affects as many as 25 million Americans, according to eye-care industry estimates. Eye doctors say dry-eye syndrome is especially prevalent …
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Dry eyes and technology: What you need to know to protect your vision
Another thing that can contribute to the dry-eye feeling is the lack of oil being distributed to the eye via your eyelid. "When we blink, we push out a little bit of oil," Starr said. "It's critical for healthy tear film. … When you blink, you put …
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Technology Causing Dry Eyes
Millions of us suffer from dry eyes everyday, and experts say computers and smart phones are only making the problem worse. So why are we putting so much strain on our eyes? It's because when you stare at those devices, you blink somewhere around 50 …
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'Epidemic' of Dry Eyes: Blink More, Stare Less
Now I have all kinds of dry-eye patients," Stephanie Marioneaux, an ophthalmologist in Chesapeake, Va., told the Journal. A quick check of the drugstore shelves also confirms her diagnosis: The number of products for dry eyes has boomed. Christopher …
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Your Hidden Driving Danger
Up to 30 percent of Americans suffer from dry eyes, with symptoms such as stinging or burning, irritation, and excess tearing—especially when driving, reading, or watching TV. In healthy eyes, blinking stimulates tear secretion and creates a new layer …
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Eye Problems : How to Cure Chronic Dry Eyes
TEDxChange – Bajah + The Dry Eye Crew
Image by Gates Foundation
Bajah + The Dry Eye Crew perform their original song ‘Change the World’ live at TEDxChange. Hailing from Sierra Leone, B+DEC are a hip-hop musical group known for speaking out against political and social injustices and acting as ‘the voice of the voiceless’. (New York, September 20, 2010)
Watch B+DEC’s TEDxChange performance.
Learn more about TEDxChange: The Future We Make.
