Since 2002 BEI has been using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) programs. Electronic record it's the safety of vital data, a way of fast communication with other medical professionals involved in a patient’s healthcare, and at least a cause being proud of the number of saved trees.
Destroying the myths that mushrooms improve eyesight and figuring out what doses of marijuana are needed for patients with glaucoma. Scientific pros and cons of experiencing narcotics in ophthalmology.
Iris opens and closes the pupil, regulating the amount of light that enters the eye. Recently, an artificial iris has been created and it looks like a contact lens. Future is here!
Heterochromia is a condition that results in two differently colored eyes. Usually, it is hereditary and harmless. However, heterochtomia can signalize that a person has a neurofibromatosis, which is when tumors form on nerve tissue within the nervous system.
Healthy eyes start with the healthy diet. Make sure your diet is rich in vitamin A, lutein, zeaxanthin, omega-3 fatty acids, lycopene, vitamin E, etc. Proper nutrition is key to a lifetime of good vision!
Great news if you don't smoke and have 3 cups of coffee per day! You are 63 percent less likely to have atherosclerosis, a condition which does everything it can to give you a heart attack or stroke. HOWEVER, drinking a lot of coffee increases intraocular pressure, although only for a short period of time. Balance is key in everything.
Read about the benefits of having a home library and reading to your child regularly. Also, there is a great tip on how to make your children be interested in reading that involves emulating and plush toys.
Struggling with allergies? Suspect you have a pink eye (allergic conjunctivitis)? Minimize your exposure to allergens by vacuuming and dusting. Also, it is a good idea to keep your doors and windows closed if it is an allergy season.
Rapid increase of autoimmune disorders these days is linked to our overuse of antibiotics. We have microbes living outside and inside our bodies (as well as on the surface of the eyes). Maybe it is time we learn how to be friends with them!
Do you know you can exercise mentally and actually increase your body strength? This is called ideomotor effect. It is is shocking how much impact your mind has on your body.
