Taking birth control pills could make it more likely for women to suffer from specific eye diseases later in life. This could be caused by reduced level of estrogen. It is widely known that cells in our eyes have receptors for estrogen. But in recent years, researchers have been looking into the possibility whether fluctuations…
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Researchers Found the Molecular Mechanism Process Behind Cataracts
Researchers are always looking for methods that could prevent people from getting cataracts. They have recently found a molecular mechanism that could lead to this eye disease. An associate professor from UC Irving, Rachel Martin, has been studying the molecular mechanism process that could lead to the emergence of cataract. New findings may lead to…
Google Glass Could Ruin Our Eyesight
There is one rule that our parents always say to us – we shouldn’t sit too close when watching a TV set. We know the drill, “you could get cross-eyed”, “those cartoons will ruin your eyesight” and the all-time favorite, “you will go blind!”. Soon, warning the children get when they sit much too close…