Blepharitis refers to inflammation of the eyelids, particularly at the lid margins. It's a common disorder and may be associated with a low-grade bacterial infection or a generalized skin condition. Blepharitis is not sight threatening, but can be particularly troublesome since it can recur. The outer layer of the eyelid is composed of skin, while the inside of the eyelid … [Read more...]
Aging With A Regular Eye Check-up
Glaucoma is common in women as they age. Since there are no symptoms in the early stages, having a thorough eye examination is crucial in detecting glaucoma, so you should get yourself or your loved ones checked, especially as you get older. Glaucoma is detected through an eye exam in which an eye care professional performs some or all of the following: Measure your … [Read more...]
Tinted Contact Lenses: Watch Their Use
This Halloween teenagers and young adults can be found chasing contacts in colors like white zombie, red vampire and sexy sapphire. Sales of contact lenses are up 20 percent, and manufacturers are targeting the youth market with wild colors and patterns like zebra, ice fire, knockouts, and red hots. Tinted contact lenses are contact lenses that have had a … [Read more...]
Nutrition and Your Eye
World Sight Day is on Thursday 14 October 2021. This year's theme is #LoveYourEyes. A recent USDA survey revealed that most adult men and women are deficient in at least one nutrient that is important to eye health. Good nutrition and antioxidants have a positive effect on eye health. Studies have suggested that six nutrients - the … [Read more...]
5 Eye Rituals For Good Sleep
Current guidelines recommend sleeping for seven to nine hours every single night, both to increase energy levels and to lower the risk of obesity, hypertension, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and depression. Factors like the foods you eat, your bedroom environment and your general lifestyle habits can keep you from following a healthy pattern of sleep stages throughout the … [Read more...]
Air Gun: Not Really A “Toy Weapon”
The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and the American Medical Association are encouraging people who use air guns to wear the proper type of protective goggles. This is the only way to prevent possible vision loss from air gun use. Air guns are firearms that use compressed gas to propel a projectile. In 2012 roughly 3,161 children were treated in US emergency … [Read more...]
