by Cochrane Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Spectacles that are marketed to filter out blue light probably make no difference to eye strain caused by computer use or to sleep quality, according to a review of 17 randomized controlled trials of the best available evidence so far. Nor did the review find any evidence that blue-light filtering lenses protect against...
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Exploring the ciliary body’s role in eye health
by Stowers Institute for Medical Research Adult mouse eye morphology. Credit: Ting Xie Lab What if the degenerative eye conditions that lead to glaucoma, corneal dystrophy, and cataracts could be detected and treated before vision is impaired? Recent findings from the lab of Investigator Ting Xie, Ph.D., at the Stowers Institute for Medical Research point to the ciliary body...
The Health Benefits of Eggs
By Chloe Bennett, B.Sc. There have been countless debates regarding the health impact of regular egg consumption. While research has shown that consumption of the food product for breakfast can lead to increased weight loss, recent evidence shows that eating three eggs per week can increase the risk of early mortality. Image Credit: LightField Studios/Shutterstock.com...
Do tea bags benefit eye health?
By Hannah Nichols Reviewed by Cynthia Cobb, APRN Benefits Types How to use them Summary Using tea bags on the eyes is an accessible and inexpensive home remedy. It not only aids relaxation but may also help with several eye ailments. Camellia sinensis and Camellia sinensis assamica are two varieties of tea plant that grow in around 45 countries, including China, India,...