Macular degeneration

Unbelievable Beneficial Healthy Properties of Cilantro Recently, cilantro has become very popular and there is a good reason for this. This herb also known as coriander has a nice taste and pleasant aroma. It is also very beneficial for your body and overall health. Cilantro is most often used in guacamole and salsa, but it can also be found in other recipes. However, it is best to use cilantro fresh and not in cooking recipes only. The ancient civilizations also enjoyed the benefits of…

As people age, naturally their bodies do as well. Over the years, the many skills and abilities that are critical to have while driving, including good vision, good hearing, and quick reaction time, tend to deteriorate. Because many older people continue to drive despite having lost their motor skills, other drivers and their passengers are put at risk of being involved in an accident. The natural aging process affects one’s driving skills, making older drivers a danger to the safety of…

The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) defines occupations as “Various kinds of life activities in which individuals, groups or populations engage, including activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living, rest and sleep, education, work, play, leisure, and social participation” (American Occupational Therapy Association, 2014). Two of the most important occupations that an individual engages in are activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities…

these conditions can impact on an individual’s capability to drive safely. So as you can see from this picture someone with cataracts has cloudy and blurry vision. Those with glaucoma they have limited vision of the sides of their visual field. Macular degeneration is the opposite, so the central vision is lost. These conditions would clearly affect an older person’s ability to drive safely, increasing the likelihood of a crash. A study conducted in 2012 in Queensland looked at the differences…

Computers, tablets, smartphones, and large flat screen TVs have consumed nearly every aspect of daily life. Innovation is wonderful, but at what cost to your vision? More than ever, people are employing their eyes to keep focus on those blue-lit screens and tiny handheld devices. This can lead to numerous eye problems such as eye fatigue and even computer vision syndrome. Constantly glaring into your tech can also increase your risk for age related vision issues. The great news is you don’t…

uses a glasses-mounted camera to capture image data that is processed by a portable computer and converted into electrical patterns (Lorach et al. 2014). These signals are wirelessly sent to an array composed of sixty microelectrodes placed in the macular region of the retina via an external coil located on the side arm of the glasses. A coil in the implant receives radiofrequency waves from the external coil and converts them back into electrical signals. After these signals – which essentially…

concern that can affect older drivers is a decline in vision functionality. According, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), older adults are more likely to experience vision impairments due to having age-related eye diseases. Macular Degeneration is an age-related eye disease that damages sharp and central vision (www.cdc.gov). In California, to operate a vehicle, a central vision of 20/40 in both eyes with or without glasses is needed in recognition of road signs, hazards, and…

Visual Prosthesis: Selling a Dream to Visually Impaired (A literature review of advancements in the field of Visual Prosthesis) Abstract Visual prosthesis is by far the best bet to restore vision in a patient suffering with visual loss. This paper provides a literature review of the various technological advancements made over time and how these advancements have proved noteworthy in fields of visual prosthesis. To develop a basic understanding about the visual prosthesis, the anatomy and…

Effective Vitamins For Women’s Health Overview Vitamins are the most essential substances for the body especially for women. Most of the vitamins are found on food that we take and all can easily be obtained through proper choice of diet. However, some vitamins like Vitamin D are obtained from the skin when it is exposed to the sun. Vitamins are used in the body to maintain the functioning of the cell and its development. Surprisingly the vitamins needed by pregnant women are not the same as…

MY article is about if kids should have cell phones or not. Kids shouldn’t have their cell phones, why you may ask? Because kids with their phones may become more brain dead and not go outside much. While this is not always the case it is a very common item found when kids spend too much time on their cell phones. There is also more than just one reason they shouldn’t have their cell phones until they can actually make money to pay for their own bill. While I may use a cell phone as well,…