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Astigmatism Increased in Kids After the COVID Pandemic
In a cohort of 21,655 children ages 6 to 8 years, the prevalence rate of refractive astigmatism of at least 1.0 diopter (D) ...
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Prevalence, Severity of Astigmatism Increased in Children After Pandemic
Both refractive and corneal astigmatism saw an increase in prevalence in children after the COVID-19 pandemic, with corneal ...
Addressing the growing health crisis of digital addiction in children and adolescents
Netflix's "Adolescence" sparks concerns on screen addiction among youth, highlighting health impacts and warning signs for ...
Visually impaired NBA fans experience the game on a new level with haptic device
Haptic devices are being used in Portland, Sacramento and Phoenix to assist visually impaired fans in experiencing NBA games in real time.
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The Best Places To Buy Contacts Online, Based On Personal Experience
As a contact lens-wearer for nearly two decades, I’ve learned that purchasing contacts online is both cheaper and more convenient than buying them at the optometrist’s office. Having purchased ...
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Refractive error changes in cortical, nuclear, and posterior subcapsular cataracts
Conclusion: A quarter of subjects with cortical cataract showed larger changes in astigmatism than subjects with clear lenses. This is probably because of the localised refractive index changes along ...