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Can Covid-19 affect our eyes?

We are still in a health war. Covid-19 is still rife across the world, and even though in Mauritius we have no new cases, caution is in order. What about our eyes? Does Covid-19 have an impact on our eye organs? We tell you everything in this article…   The Covid-19, all about the virus   The Coronavirus most often reveals itself through mild symptoms, such as a common cold, but it can also cause more serious problems, such as a difficulty in breathing, which can sometimes result in a hospitalization. It may also not generate any symptoms, but the risk of contamination is just as high. People with weaker immune systems, such as seniors, are most at risk.   Coronavirus, what about our eyes?   Covid-19 can actually cause…

Contact lenses, how to take care of them?

If you wear contact lenses, you obviously need to take care of them. They demand much more attention and care than prescription glasses. Find out with us what are the right actions to preserve and properly maintain your contact lenses. Contact lenses require much more care Contact lenses are more fragile than prescription glasses, and since they are in direct contact with the eye, it is necessary to know the hygienic gestures to take care of them. How to clean your lenses? - With a cleaning solution: leave your lenses in the solution and you can rub them with your index finger; - Each time you are going to use your lenses, throw away the solution in the case and add a fresh solution. It's best to keep your contact…

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Color vision disorder, what is color blindness?

A color blind person does not see only in black and white, did you know? If the answer is no and you want to know more about this vision disorder, this article will help you ... Definition, causes, treatments, let's enter the world of color blindness.   What is color blindness?   Color blindness is a color vision disorder that is in fact hereditary. Indeed, there are several forms of color blindness including:   Those who have trouble distinguishing between red and green are the most popular form of color blindness. Blue color blindness or monochromatism (where the person distinguishes only black, white and gray) are much rarer forms. There is also semi-color blindness which is not as disturbing as color blindness.   Note that people of Asian or African…

Eye health, the foods to focus on  

Eye health is very important because it is one of the most important organs of the human body. Drinking enough water, eating fruits and vegetables are habits that we know and practice every day. But what about the foods to favor to maintain the sight and preserve our eye health? Focus on foods rich in lutein, zeaxanthin and vitamin C Lutein and zeaxanthin are pigments that give food their color. It was revealed that the latter would have significant effects on sight. They slow the progression of certain ocular diseases such as age-related macular degeneration or cataract and also filter blue light. The benefits of vitamin C are well known, it slows the progression of cataracts, AMD and loss of visual acuity. So eat oranges and green vegetables like kale…

Baby’s eyes, how to take care of them ?

A baby is not blind at birth, he does not see well from a distance. It's quite normal because the sight is the last sense that develops in an infant. The latter will not notice the bright lights until his seventh month. Taking care of his eyes can not be taken lightly. Carefully clean the eyes of a baby When cleaning the eyes of an infant, vigilance is required. Indeed, you must ensure that no impurity is directed to the eye. Be aware that babies produce a lot more phlegm than adults, which is why it is necessary to clean their eyes when they wake up. How to clean the eyes of babies? It is necessary to clean the baby's eyes regularly, from the inside of the eyes, to the…