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Comment on Study Links Vision and Risk for Alzheimer’s and Dementia by Frank Gilliano

Frank Gilliano — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:19:55 +0000

Wow, those numbers are staggering. Thanks for the article.

Comment on Experience TRUCLEAR HD by Dr. Nelson

Dr. Nelson — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 19:03:08 +0000

The felxability of the eye’s focusing system, the lens, decreases gradually throughout life. It only reaches a critical point around the age of 40, when individuals can no longer focus on objects at normal reading distance. This physiological process occurs in 100% of the population, not just those who wear glasses.

The worsening of vision early in life is not associated with presbyopia.

Comment on Experience TRUCLEAR HD by Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 19:16:52 +0000

I wonder if presbyopia can start earlier than 40? Considering most people who develop eye problems seem to need a stronger prescription as they get older?

Comment on Nearsightedness by Dr. Nelson

Dr. Nelson — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 16:05:15 +0000

Cal,
Keep in mind that the 20% only applies to nearsightedness. Others have correction for diffrent reasons, such as farsightedness or presbyopia.

Comment on Nearsightedness by Cal

Cal — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 18:11:45 +0000

i’m surprised its only 20%… i feel like many more people than that use corrective eyewear.

Comment on Nearsightedness by Dr. Nelson

Dr. Nelson — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:56:51 +0000

Special Note: 1D, 2D, and 3D stand for the severity of myopia, in diopters (D). I consider 1-3 diopters “mild” myopia, 3-6 diopters “moderate” myopia, and myopia >7 diopters “severe”. Individuals with severe myopia are sometimes at greater risk for retinal detachment, an eye condition causing sudden vision loss which requires urgent care.

Comment on Batten Disease: A True Story by Linsey

Linsey — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 15:12:48 +0000

Oh my god this is so sadd I am doing a study on batten disease & just reading all these sad stories about batten disease is so heart broken & i hope in the future or right now they will find a cure for batten disease:(

Comment on How does LASIK work? by Frans

Frans — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 23:12:29 +0000

Very educative LASIK eye surgery information. Thanks for sharing. Best regards

Comment on Vision During Pregnancy by Dr. Nelson

Dr. Nelson — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 21:14:00 +0000

Thanks for the comment. I hope I’m answering your question correctly.

Women have the potential to experience visual symptoms during the first trimester, but they are more likely to occur later in pregnancy. Typically… vision changes, if they occur at all, will arise during the late second or anytime during the third trimester.

Comment on Vision During Pregnancy by Contact Lenses San Francisco

Contact Lenses San Francisco — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 04:01:19 +0000

Thanks for sharing. This information is completely new to me. At the time of pregnancy when can the women except these vision changes?