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•December 3, 2020

The Process of a Comprehensive Eye Exam

There are a lot of people who do not know the series of exams that will be done during an appointment with an eye doctor, mostly when it is their...

•November 16, 2020

Schirmer’s Test: A Test for Dry Eyes

Schirmer’s test is used to determine whether the eyes make enough tears to keep it moist and healthy. This is done by placing a piece of filter paper in the...

•November 15, 2020

Could Eye Drops Treat Cataracts Without Surgery?

Scientists have discovered a compound that can reverse cataracts. The good news is, it can be soluble enough to be in a form of eye drops. Cataracts can bring permanent...

•November 14, 2020

Stye (Hordeolum)

A stye is a painful bump around the edge of the eyelid that closely resembles a boil or a pimple. This is a localized infection or inflammation of the edges...

•November 13, 2020

Sticky Eyes: What It Is and How to Properly Manage It

Wet or crusted discharge in the eyes is common in people who have allergies or cold. This discharge can cause the eyes to feel wet, gummy, or are glued shut....

•November 12, 2020

A blocked tear duct prevents tears from draining normally which causes a watery and irritated eye. This condition is common in newborns and usually gets better without medical intervention. However,...

•November 11, 2020

What Does a White Spot on My Eyeball Mean?

There are only a few conditions that cause white spots on the eye to form and are mostly treatable. The most common conditions linked with white spots on the eyeball...

•November 10, 2020

Eye Melanoma or Ocular Melanoma

Melanoma is a form of skin cancer that affects melanocytes or the cells that produce melanin which gives color to the skin. Similar to the skin, the eyes also contain...

•November 9, 2020

Reading Your Eyeglasses Prescription

This article will help you with reading and understanding your eyeglasses prescription for you to use when buying new eyeglasses. OD and OS OD and OS are short terms of...

•November 8, 2020

Can Arthritis Affect Your Eyes?

Arthritis is commonly understood as inflammation of the joints. However, what most people do not know is that it can also cause problems in other unexpected areas such as the...

•November 7, 2020

Eyelid Dermatitis

If your eyelids always feel itchy, irritated, or swollen, it may be because of eyelid dermatitis. Atopic (allergic) contact dermatitis and irritant contact dermatitis are the two types of a...

•November 6, 2020

How to Safely Flush the Eye as First Aid

It is crucial to act as quickly as you can when any foreign object or chemical gets into the eye. In most cases, the first response to these accidents is...