Over 60% of Japanese people wear contact lenses or glasses daily, with 1 in 20 men being colorblind. Singapore has the second-worst eyesight, with over 1/3 of children needing glasses. Despite poor eyesight, Japan has high life expectancy and low obesity rates, with 10 times fewer teenage pregnancies than America. The Japanese tend to have […]
Carrots are a good source of carotene, which the body uses to make vitamin A, and also contain vitamins E and C and other antioxidants. Vitamin A helps humans see better at night, while vitamins E and C reduce the risk of developing cataracts. Lutein, zinc, and omega-3 fatty acids are also important for eye […]
Poor vision can be caused by nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, and diabetes. These conditions can be corrected with eyeglasses, contact lenses, or surgery. Myopia is the most common eye disorder, while presbyopia is age-related. Astigmatism is related to the shape of the eyeball and can be present at birth. Cataracts can be […]
