Myopia, also known as near-sightedness and short-sightedness,[5] is an eye disease[6][7][8] where light from distant objects focuses in front of, instead of on, the retina.[1][2][7] As a result, distant objects appear blurry while close objects appear normal.[1] Other symptoms may include headaches and eye strain.[1][9] Severe myopia is associated with an increased risk of macular degeneration, retinal detachment, cataracts, and glaucoma.[2][10]
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a condition where things that are far are harder to see.8 Myopia results from an abnormal elongation of the eyeball, which leads to a refractive error, blurring objects viewed at a distance. In other words, distant objects appear blurry until they are brought close to the eyes.9 Imagine sitting in the back of a classroom and not being able to see the writing on the board.
In the U.S., 40 percent of kids have myopia, compared to just 20 percent three decades ago, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology.10 By 2020, The World Health Organization (WHO) projects 2.5 billion people worldwide will be myopic, and by 2050 myopia is expected to affect half the world’s population.11 [Read: I’m a parent why haven’t I heard of myopia?]
Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 garlic cloves minced
4 thyme sprigs
3/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup Pernod
36 mussels about 2 pounds
3/4 cup heavy cream
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 pound dried tagliatelle
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped tarragon leaves plus a few whole leaves for garnish
Coarse black and white salts for garnish
Instructions
In a large, deep skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the onion and garlic and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes. Add the thyme sprigs, wine and Pernod and bring to a boil. Stir in the mussels, cover and cook over moderate heat until they open, about 3 minutes. Transfer the mussels to a bowl, discarding any that do not open.
Boil the liquid in the skillet over moderately high heat until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Stir in the cream and simmer just until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 3 minutes. Discard the thyme sprigs and stir in the mussels along with any accumulated juices. Season with kosher salt and pepper.
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the tagliatelle until al dente; drain well. Add the pasta and the chopped tarragon to the skillet; toss to coat thoroughly with the sauce. Transfer the pasta and mussels to a large bowl. Garnish with the tarragon leaves and the black and white salts and serve.
Making steamed mussels at home is an easy cooking skill to learn. Our basic recipe today has a blend of garlic, shallot, white wine and parsley to give these 20-minute mussels classic bistro flavor! The preparation is as simple as can be and the resulting plump and tender mussels in delicate garlic sauce are restaurant-quality! All you need is a little baguette to soak up all that savory garlicky juice and you’ll be in heaven!
Petunia Supertunia Vista® Jazzberry™ is one of the best garden plants around. They are large, mounding and spreading plants. They are usually so buried in flowers that foliage is almost invisible. They are wonderful landscape plants, where they put on quite a show. They are also great in large containers. If you are looking for an all out show of bright purple color, this is the plant for you!
Wild Petunia has a relaxed, sprawling habit and violet flowers. It blooms all summer and is wonderful for hanging baskets and large containers. It also makes a good ground cover. Prefers full sun and moderate moisture.
Two of the most common conditions of the lids and lashes that we see in our practice are blepharitis and styes. You may or may not know what these two things are. Blepharitis is when you have bacteria and oily flakes at the base of your eyelashes. Your eyelids are red, swollen, or feel like they are burning.
A stye (also called a hordeolum) is a small, red, painful lump that grows from the base of your eyelash or under the eyelid. Most styes are caused by a bacterial infection. Both of these conditions may be treated in similar ways at certain stages. They are also prevented in much the same way. Here are some tips to help you prevent these conditions:
● Always remove makeup before going to bed with an oil-free makeup remover.
● When washing your face in the morning and at night do not forget to wash your lips and lashes with a mild soap such as baby shampoo.
● Always use hypoallergenic and oil-free makeup and face products to avoid clogging your pores and glands.
Blepharitis is a condition that causes inflammation of the oil glands in the eyelids. The condition is a common cause of dry eyes. This disorder is commonly associated with skin or bacterial conditions. While it can be irritating, the condition does not cause permanent vision impairment. Blepharitis is normally defined by its location on the eyelid. Anterior blepharitis occurs on the outer edge of the eyelids while posterior blepharitis occurs on the inner edges of the lids.
Seven species of the family Corydalidae (Insecta: Megaloptera) are newly recorded from Myanmar, including a new species of the dobsonfly genus Protohermes van der Weele, 1907, Protohermes burmanus sp. nov. A total of 18 species of Megaloptera are now known from Myanmar.
Keywords: Megaloptera, Corydalinae, Chauliodinae, Protohermes, taxonomy, Burma
