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Eyes: The Window to your HealthChecking your eyes regularly has become even more important because now, by looking at your eye, eye doctors can see more than just your eye health. It has become evident that eye doctors can now spot cancer, dementia, arthritis and diabetes, all by looking closely at the retina. Scientist are continuing to discover new links between eye health and health of other parts of the body.Continue reading at http://tinyurl.com/8ltbwqa |
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An App a Day Keeps Loneliness AwayElderly people can reduce loneliness by sharing photos online using iPads, a study by Melbourne University has found. An app was been created to tackle the issue of social isolation among elderly people, producing promising results with some participants forming relationships in the real world.Read more at http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/digital-life-news/appy-days-are-here-again-for-seniors-who-plug-in-to-social-media-20120702-21dcl.html |
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Private Health Fund Cover Low Vision AidsA new document released by the Macular Degeneration Foundation lists all Private Health Funds and the benefits they can provide for visually impaired patients. MDF has represented those with visual problems continually and has only recently succeeded in ensuring Health Funds provide for those with visual impairment. A summary of the benefits include:Teachers Health Fund - 85% of the cost, up to $100 NIB - 75% of the cost for 'Hand-held Macular Degeneration Device'. BUPA - $45 to $90 depending on level of cover. Australian Unity - 80% to 100% of the cost, depending on cover. HCF - Up to $75 for 'Low Vision Magnifying Glass', Up to $500 for electronic desktop magnifier Medibank Private and HBF have yet to provide benefits for low vision assistive technologies. See the full document here : http://www.mobile-eye-clinic.com/support-files/private_health_fund_benefits.pdf |
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People can choose for the best methods that can correct eye problems such as Hyperopia, Astigmatism and Myopia. An eye care center mostly provides a complete range of advancing ophthalmic services. These services are facilitated by group of qualified physicians who are certified in this field. They use combination of various eye treatments like a blade-free IntraLase, all-LASIK and others, with a team of knowledgeable eye surgeons, ensures predictable and high precision laser eye surgery. Eye treatments for glaucoma, cataracts, and several other corneal diseases along with routine vision correction techniques and routine eye care are provided by the expert Long Island eye center.
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