what causes the prevalence of brown eyes
True fact: everyone on Earth had brown eyes roughly 10,000 years ago. Brown eyes now account for half of all people in the United States. However, that figure could be substantially higher on a global scale. Melanin, a pigment found in human eyes that also lends brown color to hair,...
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what is cytomegalovirus retinitis

What is Cytomegalovirus Retinitis?

Cytomegalovirus retinitis (CMV retinitis) is a severe eye infection caused by a virus that infects the retina. The light-sensing nerve layer that forms the back of the eye is known...
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How to Protect Your Eyes During Covid-19

It is not only the hands, nose, and mouth that you should guard against coronavirus. Your eyes should be well protected the same way as your hands and face. According...
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Why Do My Eyelashes Fall Out?

Most people think that eyelashes are only there for cosmetic purposes but there is more to that. Lashes give your eye the protection it needs from debris which can obstruct...
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negative consequences of botox

The Negative Consequences of Botox

Pain at the injection site, infection, inflammation, swelling, redness, bleeding, and bruising are all possible side effects of Botox. Other allergy symptoms include itching, wheezing, asthma, a rash, red welts,...
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REFRACTIVE SURGERY

prevent pain after lasik surgery

How To Prevent Pain After Lasik Surgery

LASIK surgery is widely popular as a method to improve the quality of vision. It helps a lot of individuals by eliminating the dependence on using glasses and contacts. LASIK...
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cataract surgery what are the risks

Cataract Surgery: What Are the Risks?

Complications from cataract surgeries rarely happen and are low in number. Many individuals are scared to undergo cataract surgery because of the cases where complications occur. Cataract surgery is one...
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pterygium and lasik

Can Having Pterygium Be a Problem in Getting LASIK Procedure?

Not all people are familiar with what a pterygium is. For individuals who heard that they have a pterygium must be wondering if it can interfere with their plan on...
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EYE CONDITIONS

what is entropion

What Is Entropion?

Entropion is a condition in which the inside of your eyelid turns inward, rubbing your eyelashes and skin against the eye surface. This is irritating and inconvenient. Your eyelid may...
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juvenile idiopathic arthritis uveitis

Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Uveitis

JIA (juvenile idiopathic arthritis) is a type of inflammatory arthritis that affects children under the age of sixteen. JIA is a type of autoimmune disorder. White blood cells damage the...
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cellulitis

Cellulitis: a Skin and Eye Infection

An infection that can affect the skin and/or the eyes is called cellulitis. The types of cellulitis that can affect the eyes are preseptal and orbital. Preseptal cellulitis is common...
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CONTACT LENSES

Knowing Your Contact Lens Prescription

Knowing Your Contact Lens Prescription

Just like with an eyeglasses prescription, a contact lens prescription contains information about your eyes. It is mandatory by law in the United States to give you a copy of...
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are contact lens prescriptions the same as eyeglass prescriptions

Are contact lens prescriptions the same as eyeglass prescriptions?

Contact lens and eyeglass prescriptions are two different things. Eyeglasses are worn about 12 millimeters away from your eyes while contact lenses are directly on the surface of your eyes...
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contact lenses for hard to fit eyes

Contact Lenses for Hard-to-fit Eyes

You may have “hard to fit” eyes if you have had problems wearing contact lenses or been advised you are not a good candidate for contacts. But do not panic;...
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GLASSES

The Perfect Glasses for Round Faces

The secret behind choosing the best pair of eyeglasses for people with round faces is to create a contrast between your face and the frames of your eyeglasses. The perfect...
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is it bad to always have your sunglasses on

Is It Bad to Always Have Your Sunglasses On?

Is it dangerous to always use sunglasses? Yes, in a nutshell. If you wear sunglasses in dim indoor surroundings on a regular basis, anything from your sleep schedule to your...
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varifocal lens

What Is a Varifocal Lens?

There are different available lens options for you. You can choose depending on the benefits and how you will use the eyeglasses. It is also important to consider your budget...
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SCIENCE

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Eye Doctor Finds Four Sweat Bees Feeding Inside a Woman’s Eye

A 29-year-old woman first complained of eye pain after a day of cutting weeds out of her family’s grave. She felt as if there was something in her eye. She...
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effect of cataract surgery on the mortality risk of patients

The Effect of Cataract Surgery on the Mortality Risk of Patients

Older persons who have visual impairment such as cataract-related are likely to have a greater mortality risk than those who have a normal vision as shown in previous studies. Cataract...
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8 Ways to Stay Healthy This Winter

Khloe Kardashian has been hitting the gym hard and has not been letting herself slack, no matter what is going on in her life, as well as making sure that...
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DIGITAL EYE STRAIN

Harmful Effects of Excessive Screen Time

The Harmful Effects of Excessive Screen Time for Kids

Parents nowadays are having a difficult time limiting screen time for their kids. Today’s children have gotten used to various devices at their fingertips. It is becoming harder each day...
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Can Blue Light Damage Your Eyes?

Your screen time on your devices like computers, smartphones, and television, exposes your eyes to risks of blue light. Nonetheless, science still has to prove that blue light causes damage...
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Blue Light Glasses

Are Blue Light Glasses Really Effective?

Blue light glasses, as the name implies, are designed to protect you from some of the high-energy blue light emission of electronic gadgets such as phones, TVs, consoles, computers, and...
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