Did you know that the model, actress and singer, Kate Bosworth has a condition known as Heterochromia iridis? This is a fascinating condition where her eyes are actually two different colours. In some cases this anomaly is very noticeable; in others not so much. Some famous women with such an anomaly are among the most… Read More
Posted in Medical News, Uncategorized | August 27, 2014
There are many variables that can affect how well your child performs academically, but vision, above all others, is perhaps the most important. Booking regular optometry appointments for your child is the best way to diagnose and treat any visual complications that could hinder their academic performance. Statistics indicate that one in four children have… Read More
Posted in Medical News, Uncategorized | August 19, 2014
The development of Alzheimer’s disease is linked to the presence of beta-amyloid plaques in the brain, which contributes to intracellular neurofibrillary tangles and disrupted cellular activities, leading to neurotoxin inflammation and neuronal death. Detecting the presence of amyloid plaques has traditionally involved highly invasive techniques, often done postmortem. Studies from the past few years have… Read More
Posted in Medical News, Uncategorized | August 14, 2014