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Discover the top supplements to benefit eye health, prevent dry eyes, and protect against diseases like macular degeneration. Find 2 other simple remedies for sore eyes, from everyday kitchen ingredients.

Tired and sore eyes can be a problem for computer users. Given the full day that many of us have, it’s no wonder our eyes sometimes suffer. And they are the first place to show the effects of tiredness and stress.

In a perfect world, we would get all of our vitamins from food. However, modern farming practices and the depletion of nutrients in soil often results in fruit and vegetables having significantly less minerals and vitamins than they used to, when everything was ‘organic’. Foods labeled and sold as organic these days tend to have more vitamin C, iron, magnesium and phosphorus, and less of the harmful nitrates and other residues from pesticides.

However, not everyone has ready access to organic food, or the money to buy it for the whole family. Thus, vitamin supplements are a good option to help us get our missing nutrients.

Here is a list of the top 6 vitamins, herbs, and phytonutrients to help alleviate the problem of sore, dry eyes, and maintain good vision:

1. Bilberry - is a herb used for both gastrointestinal and eye health. The active ingredients are called anthocyanosides, which are a type of flavanoid. Anthocyanosides are antioxidants that help improve the flow of blood through the capillaries in eyes. They help eyes adjust quickly to changes in light, and improve sharpness of vision.

Bilberry has also been shown to be effective in stopping the progression of cataracts when taken with vitamin E. It’s also used to treat diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration.

2. Vitamin A - Vitamin A is important for good night vision, and may play a role in preventing cataracts.

3. Grapeseed - Grapeseed is good for the peripheral circulation in our eyes. It also strengthens the capillaries.

4. Eyebright - Eyebright makes a great eye home remedy. Steep it in hot water to let the herb infuse, then remove the herb and cool the remaining liquid. You could put it in the freezer to cool it down quickly if you don’t have any infused eyebright on hand in the fridge. Once its cool, use it as an eye bath, or a compress. It’s great for sore eyes, and has an anti-inflammatory and soothing action.

5. Omega 3 Fatty Acids - Research from Harvard Medical school has found that taking omega 3 oils reduces the chance of getting dry eyes. Try taking 3 to 6 grams of a good quality fish oil supplement daily.

6. Lutein - Lutein is one example of a type of plant nutrient known as carotenoids. Better known examples include beta carotene and alpha carotene. Carotenoids are responsible for giving fruit and vegetables their distinctive colors, and the brightness of a fruit or vegetable is a good indicator of how much carotenoids it has in it. Those with a rich color have a higher concentration.

Lutein, beta, and alpha carotene are converted by the body into vitamin A. And lutein is found in very high concentrations in the macula of the eye. Lutein is used to help prevent macular degeneration, which is a big problem for people over 40 years of age. Macular degeneration can lead to blindness. Lutein is thought to work as an antioxidant in this capacity.

Other solutions for dry eyes include soaking chamomile tea bags and placing them on both eyes when they are cool. Chamomile helps reduce redness and swelling around the eye. Iced milk can also be used on a compress for sore eyes. Soak cotton wool or gauze pads with very cold milk (the coolness helps narrow blood vessels), and the fat in milk is very soothing for dry skin.

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By Rebecca Prescott Published: 10/25/2006

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Your eyesight is certainly not something to be taken for granted. Here we look eat at which foods and vitamins are particularly important to your eye health.

In underdeveloped countries, inadequate nutrition is the main cause of blindness. Vitamins are antioxidants that keep our body including our eyes healthy. Vitamins A, C, and E have all been shown to be important in eyehealth. There is increasing evidence that many fresh foods such as fruits, vegetables and fish contains components which are important for eye health.

Vitamin A

Most mothers will tell their children to finish their carrots as it is good for the eyes. Carrots are loaded with Vitamin A. One carrot contains double the USA. recommended daily allowance of Vitamin A. This vitamin is critical in preventing many diseases connected with eyesight. Most importantly it prevents night blindness. Vitamin A deficiency also leads to xerophthalmia, dryness in the eyes, corneal ulcers and swollen eyelids. All these can lead to blindness. Vitamin A is also important as people age, as it prevents cataracts from forming and helps in preventing blindness from macular degeneration. The recommended intake for males is 1000 retinal equivalents (RE) while females need about 800 RE per day, if you feel you are not meeting this with your diet then you may wish to consider an eye health supplement. It is important to read labels if taking Vitamin A eye health supplements as is can be toxic if large amounts area taken. This is also particularly important when you are pregnant as excess Vitamins A can cause birth defects.

Most red, yellow or orange foods contain beta-carotene. The body converts beta-carotene into Vitamin A. Along with carrots, fruits like cantaloupe, mango, vegetables like pumpkin, red pepper, papaya and mango are excellent sources of beta-carotene. Vitamin A is also found in spinach and other green leafy vegetables, sweet potato, fish, especially cod liver oil and chicken or meat liver.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is often called a superhero and is certainly a key ingredient in any eye health supplement. It helps in preventing many age-related vision problems such as cataract. This occurs when there is a buildup of protein which eventually clouds the vision. Vitamins C may also help in delaying age-related macular degeneration which has no cure. A survey showed that if the onset of cataracts could be delayed by ten years, then related operations could be avoided. This is because most cataracts set in as people get older and surgeries are usually done above the age of 65 or 70 meaning that if they are delayed by ten years, cataract will not develop in the person’s lifetime.

Vitamin C is found in all citrus fruits, guava, strawberries, cantaloupe, grapefruit, raspberries, tomatoes, plums, green leafy vegetables, red and green peppers, papaya, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, grapes, potatoes, spinach kiwifruit and cranberries. In fact most fruit and vegetable sources contain some Vitamin C. It can also be found in some animal sources but cooking destroys Vitamin C. The USA recommended allowance for Vitamin C in both males and females is 60 milligrams per day. The human body cannot synthesize this vitamin nor does it stay in the body for long. Factors like smoking, pollution, diabetes and other problems affect its absorption. Processing destroys Vitamin C so it is best to eat fresh fruits and vegetables to get the maximum benefits.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E also helps in preventing cataracts and macular degeneration and optimizing eye health. The USA recommended daily allowance is 10 mg for males and 8 mg for females. This is found in all nuts, legumes and some fruits like mango, again if dietary intake is not adequate then an eye health supplement may be a good idea.

Research has shown that bioflavonoids also act as important antioxidants and they help us to absorb Vitamin C better. These are the compounds that give fruits their color. Lutein and Zeaxanthin, two other antioxidants found naturally in vegetables and fruits also help in eye health. It is also important to consume foods rich in essential fatty acids and minerals for better eyesight. All in all, it would be best to increase the daily fruit and vegetable intake to keep those peepers in good shape, if this kind of food doesn’t tickle you fancy then it may be worth considering an eye health supplement.

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People have known for centuries that eyesight can be improved with eye exercises, and yet these techniques are not mainstream… Why so? I think we all know the answer to that one. So, how exactly do we improve our vision.

Okay, in order to answer this question in the most effective way, we first need to briefly go over the actual problem. What IS the problem? Why do people loose their vision? We know that there are two MAIN problems that cause bad eyesight. And these are: Hyperopia (long-sightedness) - this is when we can see in to the distance, but have trouble seeing close up, and (short-sighttedness) - the opposite of Hyperopia, i.e. we see close up, but have trouble seeing in to the distance.

Now, every time we use our eyes to see objects, be it close up, or far away, our eye changes it’s shape, and that’s how it focuses. People that see further have an eye the shape of which is more round, while people that see close up have the shape of their eye in the form of a rugby ball, i.e. an oval shape, talking in geometrical figures. Now, the shape of our eye is changed by eye muscles. So why do people loose their vision (most commonly)?

Stress.

Stress causes our eye muscles to tense, and the more of it we have it our lives, the more tensed our eyes become, and the less we say, as the days go by, and so it is very easy to loose eyesight. Today, it is very common for guys and gals in their tins to wear glasses, some starting as early as just 6 or 7, while others, ‘more fortunate ones’ get their spectacles on at the age of 16, 17 and so on.

So, in a nutshell, here’s what happens: a child goes to school during the day, there, one studies, hence uses his short-site far more than ones long sight. Then one gets home, and there he/she has the luxuries of technology - television, PC, to name a few. And so that child uses his short sight also (most of the time). Now, this child is also exposed to stress from both: school, AND home. At school, one has to study, when one, most likely, wants to do something else - like go outside, play football, chat with mates, and so on. so that is stressful. Now, what happens at home? One plays a video game in which one wants to win all the time, but looses a couple of times - that is also stressful. Now one has homework to do… Damn… That’s a biggie… You get the idea. And most of this stress comes in during the time when one is using ones short vision. So what do you think happens to ones eyes? The eye muscles becomes unable to cope with all the sudden stress of the modern civilization of ours, and they tense. They tense until one complains about ones bad vision, and pays a visit to an ophthalmologist, and returns with a nice and stylish pair of crutches for his/her eyes in the form of either “specs” or “contacts”. Walla, that was easy, and that was a quick fix, everyone’s happy, right?

WTF? I don’t know about you, but, knowing what I know now, I see this as a crime against that child. It is a crime, because, instead of that child being shown the way and told that one needs to look after ones eyes (which is by far easier than wearing lenses for the rest of your life anyway!), that child is now led to believe that this is normal for his/her age, that 25% of kids of that age are already equipped, and that number is growing.

I’m just fascinated by the scale of the illusion and am questionable about how long more this terrorist activity can quietly and successfully go on for, before we get read of this quack ‘bug’! Sure we have way too many hypocrites in this world that are only keen on one thing: money in their bank account. BUT we also have the average Joe that represents the 98% of population of this planet that DOES NOT WANT to do things that harm him/her just because his/her boss told him/her so. Although the average Joe may well like to be told what to do in life, one still deserves some respect, does one not?

Plan of action: be good, and help others.

A more radical plan of action (”a quickie”, can well be expanded & improved): start mass protests, demanding that the governments start supporting the field of natural eyesight restoration, and natural medicine in general. Sure the government is going to loose money in the short term, but everybody is going to win in the long term, and MOST of the public will win in the short-term as well (only those that work in The Industry will loose their jobs).

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Today there are many different types of vision correction for you to choose from. Vision correction is a field that is growing by the year. There are many different types of correction procedures that you can undergo that are completely reliable and successful.

Laser eye surgery of course is the number one type of corrective surgery today and still growing. With the amazing advances in lasers and eye corrective technology, there is no doubt why this type of procedure is the number one corrective surgery today. Laser surgery is a safe and successful form of vision correction.

Another option for vision correction is a lens transplant. This is a surgery that is becoming more popular as an alternative to laser surgery. There are many people who feel uncomfortable with the idea of laser surgery. This is a great alternative for those people. Lens transplants are a simple surgery and just as successful as laser surgery. You have the opportunity to have the lens of your eye taken out and replaced with a lens that has the vision qualities you require.

Corrective lenses and frames are of course the most popular type of vision correction. This is a very affordable and effective way to compensate for your vision impairment no matter what type of impairment you may possess. Glasses and contact lenses are now covered in a large variety of insurance companies which makes this form of vision correction that much more affordable. There are also many great styles and fashions when it comes to the frames of your glasses. This makes wearing corrective lenses that much easier if you are feeling uncomfortable.

With these great types of vision corrective surgeries and alternatives, you can see the great opportunities that are waiting for you. No matter what type of eye impairment you have, it can be
corrected!

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There has been a virtual explosion in the rate of optical disorders throughout the globe in recent times. Indeed, more than 50% of people now suffer from at least one kind of ocular condition. There are all sorts of methods for treating those conditions, but one of the most up-to-date approaches (and one that is very greatly in demand) is the Lasik vision correction procedure.

What exactly is it?

Lasik eye surgery is the most recently developed technology. For the majority of patients getting corrective eye surgery, lasik is the best choice available. This highly advanced procedure is intended to make a patient less reliant on eyeglasses or contact lenses, and it can usually eliminate the need for such devices entirely.

And the procedure?

The details of the correction care Lasik eye surgery procedure are actually very simple. Basically, what happens is that a device called the microkeratome is used to slice a flap off the top of the cornea. This flap is then fold back out of the way. Then, an excimer laser instrument is used to remove some of the corneal tissue from below the flap.

The flap on the cornea is laid back into place which will cover the area where it was removed from once the cornea has been reshaped the correct way and the surgeon doesn’t need to make any more adjustments. The goal of the surgeon with nearsighted patients is to flatten the too-steep cornea, therefore with farsighted patients, the surgeon will create a steeper cornea.

One of the most popular features of the correction care Lasik eye surgical procedure is that it has a low risk factor. You must make every attempt to engage the finest surgeon possible, though.

Additionally, you will need to decide if you an even eligible for the corrective procedure of Lasik eye surgery. It’s not guaranteed that you will be, even though most people have been accepted as paients. The seriousness of your vision issues will be looked at by your eye doctor, and he will use that information to determine your eligibility. He will be able to tell you after the examination exactly what treatment options you have, and if laser correction is one of them.

Even if you are not an eligible candidate for the procedure, you can take advantage of many other treatment options that are available to you. Your eye problems can be resolved if you and your eye doctor work together to to come up with different solutions that will work for you.

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For the last several years, doctors have been hesitant to recommend LASIK eye surgery for patients who were farsighted.

Such patients could see clearly at a distance, but had trouble focusing on close up objects. This is a common problem for many people as they age and usually starts showing symptoms in the early to late 40s. The first sign of becoming farsighted is that these people have to hold reading material farther and farther away in order to be able to focus clearly. Eventually, they find that their arms are no longer lengthy enough to achieve proper focus.

LASIK surgery can resolve the problem of being farsighted, but at the expense of losing distance focusing. A typical farsighted person can see distant objects with no problem, but while LASIK surgery can solve the close focusing problem, the distance focusing is sacrificed in the process. Most people would consider this as just trading one problem for another.

However, research has shown that there is a way that LASIK eye surgery can help patients that suffer from farsightedness. It seems that the brain possesses powerful capabilities when processing images. The LASIK solution for farsightedness is to perform the procedure on one eye only, hence the name ‘monocular’.

An eye exam is used to determine which eye is best suited for distance viewing and that eye remains unaltered. The other eye undergoes the LASIK procedure and is then optimized for close object focusing. When the patient views an object, whether it’s near or far away, the brain accepts images from both eyes and merges the images thru complex processing. In essence, one eye focuses on far away objects and the other eye focuses on close up objects. The brain uses both images and the end result is that patients can now see close up and far away - problem solved!

If you’re at the age where you’ve just begun to notice your farsightedness, it may be best to wait a couple of years before having the LASIK eye surgery. The reasoning is that during the initial onset of farsightedness, your eyes tend to change frequently, so if you have the procedure done too early, your changing eyes could negate the results in a year or two, so you may need to have the procedure repeated. If you wait until your eyes stabilize, or at least the changing process slows, you’re likely to realize longer lasting results.

Many LASIK surgery doctors have been offering an option when you elect to have the procedure - for a fairly small extra fee, they’ll provide you with lifetime repeat procedures for free if they’re ever needed. This way, if your eyes do change as you age, you can have the LASIK procedure repeated at no additional cost. This can be a wise investment if you’re in the 40 to 50 age group.

If you have the monocular vision correction procedure, you’ll find that it does take a little getting used to. After all, your eyes have been providing very similar signals to your brain for a long time. Now that each eye focuses differently, your brain has to adapt and process the different images into a single view.

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Laser eye correction has undergone numerous advancements since it first became available to patients. While all laser eye surgeries work to correct vision by reshaping the cornea to refocus light onto the retina, there are several different technologies behind each of these procedures. Below are explanations of the most common forms of corrective laser eye surgery.

PRK: PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) is a laser surgery technique that corrects mild to moderate nearsighted, farsighted, and astigmatism conditions. The PRK process involves the use of a laser that delivers cool pulses of ultraviolet light directly on to the surface of the cornea. The cornea is reshaped, with no cutting needed.

LASIK: LASIK (Laser In-Situ Keratomileusis) is a form of eye correction that is commonly used in patients who are nearsighted, farsighted, or have astigmatisms. This procedure reshapes the corneal tissues to refocus light through the eye onto the retina. LASIK is unique due to the fact that the underlying tissue of the cornea is accessed by means of creating a “flap” in the outer layer of the cornea.

LASEK: LASEK (Laser Epithelial Keratomileusis) is a newer form of laser eye correction that corrects nearsighted, farsighted, and astigmatism issues. This method combines the benefits of two other common laser procedures: LASIK and PRK. There is no cutting and no scraping of the surface of the eye required during this treatment. LASEK works to correct vision by creating an “epitheal flap”, using a 20% alcohol solution, to access the corneal tissue. The eye is then reshaped using the same laser process as in LASIK and PRK.

LTK: LTK (Laser Thermokeratoplasty) is another new laser treatment that is used to correct farsightedness and astigmatisms. The procedure uses the heat of a precise laser beam to reshape the cornea by reducing it in size. LTK does not require removing any corneal tissue and does not involve cutting. The surgery is completed in a matter of a few minutes. LTK typically yields only temporary results, with regression occurring over the first three months following the procedure.

AK: While AK (Astigmatic Keratotomy) itself does not involve the use of a laser, it is commonly used in conjunction with other laser procedures such as LASIK, and PRK. This method is used to help patients who have astigmatisms and whose eyes are shaped similar to the shape of a football. A surgeon performs the AK treatment by making two incisions directly into the steepest part of the cornea. These incisions cause the cornea to relax giving the eye a more natural, rounded shape. Further reshaping is then completed using laser or light methods.

Many patients report seeing much clearer, and overall much better, than they ever have in their entire lives after undergoing one of the above mentioned laser eye correction surgeries. Typically patients who undergo LASIK, or LTK procedures have a faster recovery time, less pain, and almost instantaneous results.

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If you are excited about the prospect of laser eye treatment, you should curb your enthusiasm for a moment and educate yourself about the risks of the surgery. While the number one cause of patient dissatisfaction with laser treatments was unrealistic expectations, complications also cause complaints. According to USAeyes, the leading laser treatment patient advocacy group, 3% of those who undergo treatment still have complications 6 months after surgery. A quick review of the major risks will help you make the most informed decision possible for yourself.

Loss of Vision
Complete loss of vision due to laser treatment is so rare that there are not statistics for this complication. However, there are reports of partial vision loss as a result of surgery. This is extremely rare, and the type of procedure impacts the risk level for loss of vision. Monovision correction, a procedure where one eye is set for nearsightedness correction and the other is set for farsightedness correction, has the highest risk potential for loss of uncorrected vision according to the US Food and Drug Administration. The US Food and Drug Administration also reports that out of 1 million surgeries, 3% report some loss of vision.

Aberrations

Aberrations in vision following laser treatment for eyes can mean many things. At the most extreme end, it means that you have double vision, stunning halos, massive starbursts and/or ghosting. These are severe visual impairments that will make it difficult for you to accomplish basic tasks and are also usually accompanied by splitting headaches. Additional surgery is usually needed to correct these aberrations.

The positive end of things might just be increased light sensitivity or some slight starbursting and/or glaring from lights at night, putting a damper on going out without sunglasses in the summer and night driving. These aberrations, while annoying, usually do not qualify for follow up surgery. Most people simply learn to live with these issues, which are reported by about 3.5% of patients according to the US Food and Drug Administration.

Dry Eye

If you usually suffer from dry eye, you may be disqualified from surgery as this is one of the most common side effects of laser eye treatments. The risk of developing severe dry eye as a result of the procedures varies from person to person, but most patients do complain of some level of dry eye in the first few months after treatment. This is caused by the change in the surface of your eye, as your body needs to adjust and re-sensitize itself to the new shape of your eye.

If you still have dry eye six months after eye surgery, talk with your doctor or surgeon. While most cases are treatable with over the counter drops, in some cases prescription rewetting drops may be needed. In truly severe cases, alterations to the tear ducts and eye drainage system can be made as a last resort.

Over-correction or Under-correction

The final major category of risk for laser treatments is that the level of correction may not be perfect on the first try. This can be caused by a number of factors, including completely natural factors based on the way your eye heals after surgery. Most doctors include the cost of follow up “touch ups” in the price of the surgery, although most correction errors are addressed with glasses or contacts.

Fewer than 10% of patients will ever need a touch up, even though patients are often seen with glasses after surgery. It can be frustrating to think that after you have paid for surgery you would still need vision correction, but the truth is that while laser surgery improves vision it does not always perfect vision. Additionally, reading glasses may represent a reasonable compromise over an additional laser eye treatment which may not benefit you.

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LASIK is not the only type of laser vision correction. There are other types of laser vision correction that may actually be a better choice for you depending on your personal situation. You should get to understand your options before deciding on what type of laser vision correction you would like to get.

The following is an outline of the different types of laser vision correction:

LASIK: Laser assisted in situ Keratomileusis - LASIK is a refractive laser vision correction procedure. It involves the use of a laser to reshape the cornea. A flap is cut in the outer cornea and is lifted out of place while the laser is used to reshape the cornea. The flap is then set back into place after the reshaping is complete.

PRK: Photorefractive keratectomy- PRK was the earliest form of laser vision correction. PRK is different from LASIK because instead of cutting a flap in the outer cornea, the outer cornea is actually removed. This means more pain and a longer healing time, but less chance of problems during healing with the cornea not healing in place correctly.

LASEK: Laser-Assisted Sub-Epithelial Keratectomy - Like PRK LASEK is different from LASIK because it removes the outer cornea, not cuts a flap in it. However, with LASEK the outer cornea is dissolved with a chemical solution not cut off as is done during PRK.

The main objective in all types of laser vision correction is to reshape the cornea. It is the misshapen cornea that causes vision blurriness. As you can see the differences in each type of surgery is slight, but it can mean the difference between you being a good candidate and a bad candidate for that type of laser vision correction.

Laser vision correction can only correct certain vision problems - those problems that occur due to a misshapen cornea. Those conditions are myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism.

Your doctor may recommend LASIK or one of the other types of laser vision correction procedures. Sometimes, depending on your cornea and your certain medical history, one procedure may be more suitable for you then another.

Besides learning about the options in laser vision correction, you should also learn about the risks and the complications that can occur so you can make the best choice. Each type of laser vision correction is a bit different. That means the procedure, the risks and the whole process is different. It is your responsibility as the patient to make sure you understand your procedure.

Author: Joseph Then

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There is no dearth of options when it comes to vision correction. Several types of vision correction techniques have emerged in the recent years, with each year witnessing the birth of a new set of vision corrective procedures. Furthermore, many of these techniques are safe and reliable.

Even amidst a lot of options, laser eye surgery is the preferred eye corrective surgery. Prolific technology has lead to the invention of improved lasers, which boast of immensely high precision. Such advanced technology ensures that laser eye surgery retains its top spot among corrective eye surgeries and remains a safe procedure.

Another option for eye correction is lens transplant. This is a popular alternative to laser eye surgery. Essentially, lens transplant is the same as cataract extraction, where the faulty lens is extracted and a clear intraocular lens is implanted. Though this procedure can be used to treat many types of vision impairments, it is highly beneficial in case of farsightedness (with a high refractive error).

Let’s face it. Not everyone is comfortable with a surgical procedure. For years now, people have donned spectacles or contact lenses to correct their vision impairments. Spectacles and contact lenses are a much safer proposition than a surgery, and pretty much affordable as well. With spectacles coming in great styles and designs, they could well be a strong fashion statement for you. If your job involves substantial field work, or you are the sporty type, you would rather go in for contact lenses. Spectacles and contact lenses are a simple and affordable alternative to surgery.

Only you can be the judge of which alternative to choose. Carry out a basic research, thoroughly examine and discuss your case with an experienced doctor, and then only decide on what procedure can be the best bet for you. Eyes are precious, so don’t jump on any conclusion without carrying out sufficient research.

Author: Nicola Kennedy

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