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104 articles · Eyes & Health
Relieve Eye Strain: A Simple Daily Fix
A warm clean compress over closed eyes for five minutes, repeated with a fresh cloth, eases screen-related strain, specialists say. Persistent discomfort or vision changes may signal a refractive error and need checking.
4 Proven Ways to Reduce Your Cataract Risk
Cataracts aren't just ageing; the lens's own defence enzyme, telomerase, responds to diet and habits. Reviewing statins, plus turmeric, lutein-rich vegetables and wheatgrass, are the four evidence-backed measures.
Red Eye: Causes, Treatment & Prevention
Red eye can stem from viruses, bacteria or allergies, each with its own symptoms and treatment path. Simple hygiene habits and prompt care keep it from spreading and speed up recovery.
Reading in the Dark: Eye Myth or Medical Fact?
Does reading in dim light really damage your eyes? We separate the science from the scaremongering—and explain what actually happens to your vision.
Pterygium: The Eye Condition Affecting Surfers and Sailors
Sun, wind and salt water can cause pterygium, a wing-shaped growth that spreads across the eye and can block vision. It affects half of US Olympic water-sport hopefuls; UV sunglasses prevent it, but surgery no longer guarantees it won't return.
Myopia and Refined Carbs: Reading Isn't the Culprit
Myopia has surged since the 1800s; reading can't explain it, since hunter-gatherers develop it within a generation of city life. The timing matches refined carbs and sugar, pointing to diet, not books.
Myopia Crisis: Why Vision Worsens & Modern Solutions
Childhood myopia has tripled since 1990, and WHO projects half of humanity will be short-sighted by 2050. High myopia sharply raises risks of retinal detachment, glaucoma and macular degeneration.
Meelika's Story: Freedom from Glasses with Flow3
Makeup artist Meelika Kustavus decided to stop wearing glasses and contact lenses, undergoing the Flow3 procedure at KSA Silmakeskus in Tallinn. Her account, now told in a video, sets out what prompted the decision and how daily life changed afterwards.
Maternal Nutrition and Child Brain Development | KSA
How a mother's diet during pregnancy and early childhood nutrition shape brain and eye development. Science-backed insights on nutrition for optimal cognitive growth.
Mark Taru: Extreme Sports Demand Crystal-Clear Vision
Estonian ice cross racer Mark Taru hits 60km/h on icy tracks before thousands, relying on sharp sight to find the fastest line. He says blurred vision breeds hesitation—the gap between a medal and a crash.
Making Dreams Real: Better Vision with Flow3
Clear vision is a dream many keep postponing year after year, one appointment at a time. Flow3 at KSA Silmakeskus offers a proven, fast path to finally make it real in 2024.
Magnesium Deficiency and Eye Twitching: Causes & Solutions
Persistent eyelid twitching often signals magnesium deficiency, since standard blood tests miss it—99% sits in bone and tissue, not blood. Paired with fatigue or poor sleep, it can resolve within weeks of proper testing or supplementation.