Shortsighted Taiwan may have lessons for the world as a preventable disease skyrockets
Taiwan has a high prevalence of myopia among young conscripts, affecting their combat readiness, especially in crucial situations like wearing gas masks.
How an eye exam can detect other health risks and what a Miami clinic is doing to help
"The eyes are a mirror to the inside of your body," said Dr. Almas Khan, an optometrist at UHI CommunityCare Clinic in Opa-locka. Eye exams can detect early signs of diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer and other health issues."