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Free Weights vs. Exercise Machines
Anyone who has ever been in a gym before is familiar with the gleaming banks of shiny exercise machines. Coming in all shapes and sizes, they are usually cause for the newcomer to the gym to pause and ask, "What IS all of that stuff?"
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Have You Bought Into These Arthritis Myths?
Myth 1: Exercise doesn't help arthritis, and in fact makes the condition worse. Fact: Proper exercise performed on a regular basis is an important part of arthritis treatment, according to the Arthritis Foundation. Twenty years ago, doctors...
Mesothelioma – Origin, Cause And Prevention
Since the late 1800’s, Asbestos has been widely used for commercial purposes and the usage dramatically increased during World War II. Thousands of Americans who work I in the ship yard; commercial plants etc were exposed to Asbestos dust. This was...
Omega 3 Fish Oil In The Diet And Weight Loss
When embarking on a diet, most people make the decision to cut out many foods that are considered unhealthy, such as refined carbohydrates, high calorie foods and fats. However, in order to eliminate excess body fat, you need to make sure you're...
What is Good Health, Part 1
Copyright 2004 by http://www.organicgreens.us and Loring Windblad. This article may be freely copied and used on other web sites only if it is copied complete with all links and text intact and unchanged except for minor improvements such as...
Winsor Pilates Review: Pros And Cons
Being a very popular fitness program, Winsor Pilates is not impossible to create another breakthrough in the fitness industry. Winsor Pilates having achieved a great number of unexpected clients, still continue to attract people with its videos and...
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Don't Sweat the Small Stuff!
Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff!
If you have been diagnosed with astigmatism, myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) or presbyopia there are a vast amount of solutions available to correct and treat your specific vision problem. With the medicine and technology available to improve your vision, there is no need to worry about you and your family’s eye sight. The vision problems mentioned above and the measures that can be taken to correct them are listed below:
Astigmatism
Astigmatism is the most common vision problem within the United States, and surprisingly, has only recently been treated with contact lenses. Astigmatism is generally caused by an irregularly shaped cornea but can also be caused by an irregularly shaped lens. Astigmatism affects persons of all ages, including children. It can also lead to symptoms such as eyestrain, headaches, or distorted/blurred vision. However, it is important to note that astigmatism often manifests itself only by slightly blurred vision or by symptoms that are barely detectable--especially by children. For this reason, it is of the utmost importance to schedule regular eye exams, especially for children. Astigmatism can be corrected with eyeglasses, toric contact lenses (link to: http://discountcontacts.info/acuvue/toric-contact-lenses.asp) or refractive surgery.
Nearsightedness
It is estimated that up to one third of the population experience symptoms of nearsightedness, or myopia. Symptoms of myopia may include headaches or eyestrain and difficulty seeing objects at a distance while driving or playing sports. Myopia occurs when the eyeball is longer than average from the front to the back, which causes light to focus in front of the retina instead of directly on it. Myopia is often caused by genetic factors and in general is manifested during
childhood. Myopia can be corrected with glasses, contact lenses (link to: http://discountcontacts.info/contact-lens/contact-lenses.asp) or corrective surgery. (Source: AllAboutVision.com)
Farsightedness
Farsightedness—also referred to as hyperopia—is also a very common vision problem. Hyperopia affects around one fourth of the population, and like myopia is generally caused by genetic factors. Hyperopia is caused by an eyeball that is shorter than normal, and may often occur in children. Many people confuse hyperopia with presbyopia but hyperopia is generally caused by genetic factors and presbyopia is an age-related vision problem. Those who experience hyperopia may have symptoms such as headaches or eyestrain and may in addition find it difficult to focus when working on close range projects such as reading or sewing. (Source: AllAboutVision.com)
Presbyopia
Unlike astigmatism, nearsightedness and farsightedness—which are caused by the shape of the eyeball and attributed to genetic factors—presbyopia is an age-related disease. Presbyopia develops during middle age—occurring most often when a patient is in his or her 40’s. Those who experience the symptoms of Presbyopia have difficulty distinguishing objects which are close to them. For instance, those who develop Presbyopia often find it difficult to read a menu, to sew, or to write. Presbyopia can be treated by bifocal contact lenses, (link to: http://discountcontacts.info/bifocals/bifocal-contacts.asp) which like most contact lenses are available in various varieties, which include among others, soft and rigid gas permeable lenses as well as disposable or frequent-replacement lenses.
About the Author
Marci Crane is a web content specialist for 10x Marketing in Orem, UT. She enjoys dancing, aerobic exercise and other health related activities.
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