We hear it a lot this time of year: Allergies and eyes. Here are a few more tips to help you tackle eye allergies: 6. Knowledge Is Power: Have allergies turned your eyes red and puffy? You're not alone -- millions of Americans deal with the condition, also called allergic conjunctivitis. A cold compress can [...]
We hear it a lot this time of year: Allergies and eyes. Here are a few tips to help you tackle eye allergies: Take a Hands-Off Approach: It’s hard not to touch them, but it’ll only make things worse. Rubbing causes mast cells to release more of those itch-causing chemicals. These things can help: If [...]
Rare Disease Day may be one of February’s lesser-known holidays, but it is equally important to educate yourself about rare diseases on February 28th and throughout the year! While you’re probably familiar with some rare eye diseases, such as cataracts and glaucoma, but there are several other common diseases that can affect your eyes and [...]
We have heard all the New Year’s resolutions; quit smoking, lose weight, and stop cursing. One we don’t hear often enough is a resolution to take better care of your eyes. According to Dr. Barr, “As we age, our eyes do too, and often require an elevated level of care. Cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, and [...]
Winter means shorter days, which inevitably leads to more night driving than any other season. Signs and obstacles can be harder to see with the dark skies and oncoming headlights. With a few basic precautions, we can help protect ourselves, and others on the road, from nighttime car accidents. Night driving gets harder with age, [...]
