Jeepers creepers! My life certainly changed when I got LASIK, or Laser-Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis, in 2013. Prior to my laser eye surgery, I suffered from terrible nearsightedness (of -7.1 diopters), which meant my severe myopia caused my cornea and lens to refract incoming light to the front of my retina so that close objects appeared […]
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Red eye is a sign of eye inflammation and can occur in one or both eyes. It occurs when blood vessels in the eye become swollen or irritated and can affect any part of the eye. It is one of the most common eye ailments seen by primary care physicians and has a multitude of causes.
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A sty can be external or internal to the eyelid and is usually caused by a bacterial infection from the gland blockage. But there’s a lot more to know about them. Here are 5 other things to know about a sty…
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Sunsets, sandy beaches, and starry starry nights are beautiful sights to behold, but not being able to see the dials on your stove or the signs on the road are potentially bigger game changers than not being able to spot the northern star. Taking advantage of your eyes could be taking advantages from you down […]
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Macular degeneration can be a debilitating condition that erodes one’s confidence and independence. But it doesn’t have to be that way. There are many steps one can take to prevent macular degeneration and slow the development of AMD. And one of the most important ways to keep AMD at bay involves making critical changes to one’s diet.
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I’m often stricken by the fact that too much or too little of a good thing can negatively impact our health. While you’ve probably guessed that sticking you nose in your smartphone could impact your vision—you likely didn’t know that hitting the books could also cause vision impairment. If you’ve recently experienced unexplained vision issues, […]
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