Colour blindness
People who are colour blind usually have difficulty with the colours green, yellow, orange and red. Colour blindness is inherited and is caused by a lack of specific colour-sensitive cells in the eye. More boys than girls are affected. The term ... [... more]
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Jennifer Rothschild
At the age of fifteen, Jennifer Rothschild confronted two unshakable realities: Blindness is inevitable ... and God is enough. Now this popular author, speaker, and recording artist offers poignant lessons that illuminate a path to freedom and ... [... more]
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Smoking and eye disease
Smoking is a major factor contributing to the early development of age-related macular degeneration. Age-related macular degeneration is the most common cause of blindness in the Western world. Smoking is a major factor contributing to the early ... [... more]
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Retinal detachment
The retina is the curved back layer of the eye and is covered in light sensitive cells. Retinal detachment means the retina has separated from the back of the eye. Without treatment, blindness may be the result. The retina is the curved back ... [... more]
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Glaucoma - detection and management
Glaucoma is a common eye disease that often runs in families. If it is not detected early and treated, it can lead to blindness. Glaucoma cannot be cured. Glaucoma may not have early symptoms until side vision begins to disappear. Regular eye ... [... more]
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Winter sports and cold-related injuries
Exercising in cold weather places extra demands on the body. Common cold-related injuries include muscle sprains and strains, hypothermia and 'snow blindness'. Many of the risks can be reduced with planning, adequate preparation and proper equipment. [... more]
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Colour blindness
About one in 12 boys is colour blind (8%), and 1 in every 400 girls (0.4%), so in each school class there are likely to be at least one or two people who are colour blind. Because they are colour blind from birth, most people do not know that ... [... more]
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Helen Keller
An American classic rediscovered by each generation, The Story of My Life is Helen Keller's account of her triumph over deafness and blindness. Popularized by the stage play and movie The Miracle Worker, Keller's story has become a symbol of hope ... [... more]
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Touching the Rock
An Experience of Blindness Touching the Rock Trade Paperback, 248 pages [... more]
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Diabetic retinopathy - Better Health Channel.
Diabetic retinopathy is an eye disease caused by complications of diabetes. Everyone with diabetes will develop diabetic retinopathy. Without treatment, diabetic retinopathy can cause loss of vision and blindness. Regular eye exams will reduce ... [... more]
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