Think about the number of times a day that you touch germ-laden surfaces: door handles, countertops, tabletops, and other areas. Now consider how often you touch your eyes. Eye infections are typically caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungus. Here are three common infections to look out for, and ways to treat them. 1. Conjunctivitis Without […]
Contact lenses can be a convenient alternative to wearing glasses, but they do require proper fitting and care for the best results. After a comprehensive eye exam, your doctor will consider several factors for contact lenses, aside from your prescription. They will consider the right curve of the contact lens for your eye, the thickness […]
There are a variety of options for correcting eyesight to pristine 20/20 vision. One of these remains prescription eyewear, otherwise known as ‘glasses’. Glasses are not only corrective, but have become an important fashion accessory for many. In fact, prescription glasses are part of a trend statement in many people’s wardrobes. However, the process for […]
Carrying a child puts a lot of stress on a woman’s body. It impacts all systems in the human body, and while ‘seeing double’ may not be a problem, there are other eyesight challenges that are quite common to pregnancy. Read through our list, and don’t wait to get professional help if you are experiencing […]
Part of the eyecare process is eating a healthy diet that supports optimum vision. In this article we will offer you some great advice on what to put on your plate that will keep you seeing longer, stronger, and better. Sure, carrots are great for your vision. But so is fish! Tuna, salmon, and sardines, […]
In simple terms, a cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye, leading to dimmed or blurry vision. The lens of the eye acts similarly to the lens of a camera. If the lens is dirty, the picture is more difficult to make out. Cataracts are a common part of getting older. In […]
Our eyes are inundated with visual messages from the moment our eyelids pop up. Often, the views we soak in bring us pleasure and delight. Who does not enjoy looking into the faces of our loved ones? And can enough ever be said for the beautiful sunrises and sunsets that usher our days in and […]
Thanks to the miracles of modern medicine and research, medical experts are able to apply the principles of health and wellness as preventative measures for good health. This is true of all aspects of physical well-being including eye care. What is amazing is that these investigators are discovering that many illnesses can be interrupted or […]
It may soon be possible to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease through routine visits to opticians as researchers develop an optical imaging system that can detect a hallmark of the degenerative disease. Alzheimer’s Disease Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, accounting up to 80 percent of dementia cases. The condition is marked by problems […]
Diabetics with related eye damage called retinopathy are more likely to fall compared with diabetes patients who have not developed vision problems. What Is Diabetic Retinopathy? Diabetic retinopathy happens when high blood sugar levels cause damage to the blood vessels in the retina. This damage causes blurred vision, difficulty in distinguishing colors, and even blindness. […]
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