#eye-health

#eye-health

Scientists in Turkey studied 64 patients to measure changes in cornea thickness and endothelial cell density before and after administering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Results showed post-vaccine thinning of endothelial layers, suggesting the vaccine could temporarily weaken the corneal endothelium. While no immediate vision problems were noted, lasting changes could increase risks of eye conditions such as corneal edema and blurry vision, particularly in at-risk populations. Researchers emphasized the need for monitoring in those with existing eye issues and advised using specular microscopy for early detection.

"They have a lot of drying qualities because you need the mascara to dry out and stay on your lashes, but it can also dry out your tear film."

"By taking a page out of nature's playbook, we could begin to synthesize these types of materials and control their sizes, shapes and compositions."

Chinese smartphone makers have started prioritizing eye health with third-party "low blue light" certifications and high PWM dimming, a trend Google is now following.

After his seventh eye operation on December 5, 1925, Joyce was "unable to see lights, suffering continual pain from the operation, weeping oceans of tears, highly nervous, and unable to think straight."