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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Researchers have found that regular Aspirin usage can triple the risk of developing “wet” age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD), a condition that blurs the central vision over time, and is linked to the leading cause of blindness mainly in seniors. Wet AMD is an irreversible condition that currently impacts more than one quarter of a […]
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A revolutionary new device has effectively helped a blind man read braille with his eyes instead of his fingers. The new development is the first of its kind and, once proven on a larger scale, could revolutionize how degenerative eye diseases are treated. To confirm the technology works, researchers “streamed the letter patterns to an […]
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Doctors are warning that novelty Halloween lenses can carry serious risks. Buying contact lenses from beauty supply stores or Halloween shops could be dangerous. Contact lenses need to be fitted to your eye, as they change shape for each manufacturer. The measurement needs to be done by a licenses optometrist. An ill-fitting contact can scratch your eye or […]
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