Good comments Ken. A recent study reported in Science News said that
rabbits that had corrective lenses placed in front of their eyes (now
there's an image to think about) had their eyeballs change shape in as
little as two weeks. Eyes seem to quickly adapt to the viewing habits
of the "wearer"
Gregg
Ken Norton wrote:
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> Ok, so what all does this have to do with vision? Over a year ago I was
> invited to leave the comfort of my employment. My work involved 7-12 hours
> a day of computer work and my eyes were being wrecked by viewing the
> computer monitors. Since that time I have spent less than an hour a day
> anywhere near a computer. I also consume Beta-carotene, garlic and other
> vitimin suppliments. And finally, I have enlisted the assistance of an
> alternative-health-care professional.
>
> The results have been interesting and the improvement was not an overnight
> thing. My eyesight is now less than -1 out (nearsighted) in my right eye
> and less than -.5 out in my left. I still use corrective lenses in my
> cameras (except in my 2S which had recently fallen out) but it is no longer
> "necessary" to have them in there but just an improvement. Several years
> ago I did extensive research into alternative health solutions to my
> eyesight problems and implements a few of the recommendations that I felt
> applied to me. The Beta-carotene is probably the most vital element for
> overall eye health, but keeping your blood pressure under control has the
> most effect on eyesight. Rapidly changing eyesight can be a sign of
> diabetes so an overall physical is recommended prior to going on any
> alternative-health care plan.
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