Your eyes play a very important role in the body. It is through your eyes that you see things around you. Unfortunately many people ignore symptoms that may indicate eye problems that ophthalmologists say can progress very rapidly if left untreated. These issues can permanently affect your vision. Certain eye problems warrant a visit to […]
Although there is no minimum or recommended age for using contact lenses, parents should make several considerations before deciding if contacts are appropriate for their child. This decision has more to do with the child’s unique traits and context rather than age. What are the things parents need to consider when discussing the idea of […]
wearers now have a wider range of choices on how long they can wear their contact lenses without taking them out. If you’re considering switching to new contact lenses, here are the things to consider in deciding what type of contact lens to use: Some contact lenses can be worn up to a week without […]
Findings of a new study highlight the danger of toy guns. Shot With Nerf Guns In a new research published in BMJ Case Reports, eye doctors reported about the cases of three people who suffered from internal bleeding around the eye, blurred vision and pain after they were shot with Nerf guns. In one case, […]
Eyeball tattoos are the new trend in tattooing. Many people now have black, blue and even multicolored eyes. Despite its popularity, eye specialists warn about the safety of getting an eye tattoo. Eye experts from the University of Alberta in Canada reported the unfortunate case of a 24-year-old man who underwent this eyeball procedure. The […]
Wearing those fancy colored contact lenses sold at costume shops or on the internet may help you look realistically freaky on Halloween but eye experts warn that the accessory can potentially cause serious damage to your eyes. Not FDA-Approved The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) warned that these widely sold decorative contact lenses are not […]
We use our eyes to read, appreciate things around us and connect with our loved ones so it is important to take care of our eyes so they remain healthy and disease free. A healthy diet, maintaining an ideal weight, avoiding smoking, managing stress and wearing sunglasses when going outdoors are just some of the […]
Do not put too much hope on vitamin supplements to prevent age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, a leading cause of vision loss in individuals who are over 50 years old. AMD blurs the sharp and central vision needed to see objects that are straight ahead. Those suffering from this eye condition have difficulty sewing, reading, […]
People whose work requires using the computer most of the day face the risk of suffering from computer vision syndrome. The condition is marked by fuzzy, irritated and tired eyes, which may be accompanied by blurry vision and headache. People whose work requires using the computer most of the day face the risk of suffering […]
Your eyes offer a great deal of information about your health. Eye specialists may even discover you are suffering from certain health conditions or diseases just by examining your eyes. Peephole for Diseases Although many conditions can reveal themselves with symptoms that show up in the mouth, the skin, the fingernails, and other parts of […]
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