Findings of a new study presented at the 121st Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology in November 2017 have shown that people who exercise may significantly reduce their risk for glaucoma. Glaucoma Glaucoma happens when fluids build up in the front part of the eye and increase pressure, causing damage to […]
Findings of a new study have revealed that small opacities that cover the blood vessels in the retina, known as the retinal amyloid plaque, may indicate early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. The findings mean that caregivers, families and patients may receive an earlier diagnosis, allowing them to take the necessary action to slow the progression of the […]
Winter’s cold weather brings with it a range of health woes and dry, itchy eyes are among them. Dr. Marissa Locy, from the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Department of Ophthalmology, explained that humidity generally drops in the winter as most people turn on the heat in their offices and homes to fight the […]
A Canadian model who tried to have her eyeball tattooed purple a few months ago is now at risk of losing her eye entirely after suffering excruciating pain and compromised vision Sclera Staining Catt Gallinger, a fan of extreme body modification, underwent sclera staining, a procedure that stains the eyeball by injecting ink into the […]
An optician has revealed that eating chocolates can help protect and boost eye health. Dr. Nigel Best also offered other tips that can help in maintaining good eye health. Antioxidant In Dark Chocolate Dark chocolate is among the most antioxidant-rich food products available and these antioxidants are a key to eye protection. Dr. Best said […]
It may feel uncomfortable when all of a sudden, your eye starts to twitch but what causes eye twitching, or myokymia? Here are some of the possible reasons and how to reduce your risk of developing it again. Stress And Fatigue If your eyelid starts to act weird while you’re on the verge of beating […]
Some of your bad habits may be harming your eyes. Here are some of the thing that you should stop doing to protect your vision: Wearing Old Contact Lenses Eye experts say that people tend to keep contact lenses in their eyes much longer than intended. It may seem harmless to wear one-day contact lenses […]
Health experts said that the best way to relieve itchy eyes is to first know what’s causing the problem. Here are the most common causes of itchy eyes and what you can do about them: Allergies Itchy eyes are often a symptoms of eye allergies, or what is known as allergic conjunctivitis. It is a […]
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 […]
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