Engineer Develops Smart Glove To Help Blind And Visually Impaired People Navigate. Contributor Rebecca Banovic writes at Forbes (4/20, Banovic) about “a smart glove prototype called Anora” developed by Nikola Krstic, a graduate from the Electrical Engineering School in Belgrade, to help “the blind and visually impaired move unaided without a service dog or white [...]
Eating At Least One Orange Per Day May Lower Risk Of Developing AMD, Study Suggests. Medscape (7/23, Brown, Subscription Publication) reports researchers found that people who eat “at least one orange per day have a 60% lower risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD) 15 years later compared with those who do not eat oranges.” [...]
From Review of Optometry Online May 10, 2018: Healthy vision offers patients more than good eyesight; for many, their quality of life is greatly diminished if their vision is less than adequate. For example, needing help reading a menu or being nervous to drive at night can limit patients’ independence, but nutritional support can help [...]
Due to the increased prevalence of diabetes, a few basic tips to control diabetes and your blood sugars are listed below for you and your loved ones. We care about your eyes and health! Make good lifestyle choices and enjoy each and every day! Tips for Avoiding Diabetes: Wear a pedometer and get 8,000 to [...]
...doctors caring for children suffering from a concussion should recognize near point of convergence as a “diagnostic entity and understand its implications for return-to-learn to best support children as they re-enter the academic setting after a concussion.
...investigators found that a “thinner retinal nerve fiber layer at baseline was associated with worse performance on cognitive testing three years later.
Dr. Christina Petrou and the team at Petrou Eye Care in Glendale, WI promote excellence in vision care every day. This year they’ve again teamed up with the folks at Prevent Blindness Wisconsin, part the nation’s leading volunteer eye health and safety organization.
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of central vision loss in Americans over 50.
Milwaukee, WI- Although anyone can purchase, donate, and invest through the endless options in the online global marketplace, Petrou Eye Care strives to support local charities and local businesses. Our office is part of this community and a force for positive action. By shopping local, you can show your support for your community, charities, and for the businesses you [...]
Smartphone Apps for Eye Care - Milwaukee, WI Smartphone apps technology is quickly becoming a big part of our everyday lives, and it seems as though there is an app for everything, including eye care! Whether you own a smartphone, tablet, or smartwatch, apps that help you keep track of your healthcare needs can [...]
