18^th Global Ophthalmology, Optometry and Glaucoma Conference

German ophthalmologist Adolf Fick embarked the journey of optometry with a pioneering method of refractive error correction, the “contact glasses”. The first breakthrough occurred when Bausch+Lomb launched the SofLens in the United States, using patents held by the National Patent Development Corp. and with that, the modern contact lens industry was born. Throwing an insight to the lenses : Contact lenses are the medical contraption taken over directly on the cornea of eye to amend refractive blunders by adding or subtracting converging power to the eye's lens. Depended on the type of material, lenses are opted for patients by five types: Soft lenses  are made of hydrogels, a gel-like and water-containing plastic molecules. They are very thin lenses and flexible and imitate to the eyes front surface. Silicone hydrogel lenses  are the progressive type of soft contact lenses which allow more oxygen to reach the cornea and are more permeable than regula...

When someone talks about allergies, people expect them to sneeze. But not only our nose is the part of our body that has an allergy attack – that can also occur in our eyes. Eye Allergies: What’s that? When airborne pollutants like dust and pollen meet the clear membrane, which covers the eyes (conjunctiva), then a substance called histamine is produced by the eyes to repel the allergen. Consequently, the eyelids and conjunctiva become itchy, red and swollen which is known as Eye Allergy . The eyes can tear and burn also. Types Include: Seasonal allergies  happen at certain times of the year - usually early spring through summer and into autumn. Triggers are allergens in the air, commonly pollen from grasses, trees, and weeds, as well as spores from molds. Perennial allergies  happen year-round. Major causes include dust mites, feathers and animal dander. Other elements like perfumes, smoke, chlorine, air pollution, cosmetics and ...

There's not a viable alternative for the personal satisfaction great vision offers. Adding certain supplements daily consume less calories - either through supplements or food - can help protect the vision. Research recommends that antioxidants and other imperative supplements may lessen the danger of macular degeneration and cataracts . Particular antioxidants can have extra advantages also; for instance, vitamin A ensures against visual deficiency and vitamin C may assume a part in counteracting or reducing glaucoma . Omega-3 basic unsaturated fats seem to help the eye in many ways, from lightening manifestations of dry eye disorder to guarding against macular harm. The under said vitamins, minerals and different supplements have been appeared to be fundamental for good vision and may shield the eyes from locate looting conditions and maladies: Beta-carotene, Bioflavonoids (Flavonoids), Lutein and Zeaxanthin, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Selenium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitami...