August 2024 Newsletter
MEN AND WOMEN DON’T SEE EYE TO EYE!
Does gender play a role in our visual ability? Is there a distinction between men’s and women’s vision? According to research, the answer is an unreserved yes – men and women literally see the world differently.
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DISEASES OF THE RETINA
The eye is a highly specialised complex sensory organ which contains many structures to enable vision. Light enters the eye through the pupil, is focused by the lens and lands at the back of the eye on the retina ...
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THE HIDDEN GAP IN THE EYES
Everyone has a tiny imperfection in their eyes where the optic nerve leaves the retina and blood vessels enter it. This area is the optic disc or optic nerve head, which contains no light receptor cells, making it insensitive to light.
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“SEEING THE WORLD IN GREY”
When we think of depression, we think of its emotional symptoms, such as sadness and loss of interest in activities, but the impact of depression goes beyond the emotions.
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VISION BEYOND SIGHT
In a world where sight is often taken for granted, there are extraordinary individuals who have transcended their visual impairments to leave an indelible mark on those around them.
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IF A WOMAN HAD DONE IT
As we move into Women’s Month, we celebrate the female heroes and pioneers who continue to change the world in so many ways.
These newsletter articles are authored by EyeMark.
The views and opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of the optometrist.