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As the month of October continues, more and more people begin to plan their costumes for Halloween. A scary trend that has emerged is the use of colored or decorative contact lenses as a part of a costume. Part of the reason this is so...
Dry eyes are frequently treated with over-the-counter remedies including artificial tears and warm compresses. However, these at-home remedies may not be sufficient for more advanced cases of dry eye syndrome. In these cases, there are...
The most common eye chart is the Snellen eye chart which uses different letters to determine the vision, however there are several types of eye charts that can be used in an eye exam. The type of eye chart used is determined by the needs...
Dry eyes are typically a chronic condition that do not change quickly or worsen in a short period of time; however, some dry eye symptoms may present as a flare up which can worsen quickly. Common Dry Eye Symptoms Dry eyes are one...
Having dry or irritated eyes can cause eye irritation, watery eyes, and blurry vision between blinks. There are many potential underlying causes of dry eyes and the underlying causes will often determine the symptoms that are most...
Blindness can be caused by many different conditions and diseases. The most common cause of blindness depends upon the age group of the individual as well as other demographic information. Below we explain some of the most common causes...
Glaucoma is a progressive eye condition that impacts peripheral vision. Glaucoma affects the optic nerve which is responsible for sending information from the eyes to the brain. Fortunately, there are many treatments for glaucoma that can...
Many people have been told that tea tree oil is a good option for cleaning your eyelids, but it must be used carefully. While tea tree oil certainly has potential benefits for eye health, it can also cause eye problems is used...
Eye allergies occur when the immune system in the eyes overreacts in response to a trigger. In many cases, the trigger is something in the environment or around the eyes. These allergies can cause irritated, red eyes that persist for...
Stargardt’s Disease is an inherited retinal dystrophy which is a chronic, progressive disease that can lead to permanent vision loss. This condition is relatively rare and often runs in families. How Stargardt’s Affects the Eyes...
