Our eyes are vital, yet delicate organs. They need to be taken care of, and when they are injured, they have a habit of healing slowly and painfully. But what are some of the most common eye health issues that are around, and how are they treated? Read on to find out. Image here Glaucoma Glaucoma is a serious and common eye issue. It can result in restricted vision and … [Read more...]
5 Contact Lenses Tips to Keep in Mind When You’re Traveling
Caring for your contact lenses when you’re home is a pretty straightforward process. You put them on in the morning within the safety of your bathroom, and you repeat the process when you take them out at night. During the day, in case you get bothered by any minor displacement, it’s pretty easy to fix the problem as long as you have a bottle of contact lens solution in your … [Read more...]
Seeing Double! What Is Fourth Nerve Palsy?
Our eyes are one of the most sensitive tools that our body plays host to. And for most people, sight is an asset not easily given up or compromised. With so many different conditions and injury related ailments, it can be hard to understand exactly what to avoid. As eye conditions tend to be quite complicated, this post will cover one; Fourth Nerve Palsy. Fourth Nerve Palsy is … [Read more...]
Contact Lenses FAQ
If you’ve worn glasses all of your life, the idea of contact lenses can be a daunting one at first. Or perhaps your sight has just started to deteriorate and you want to know what your other options are. Here, we answer some of the most common questions people have about contact lenses and how they could make a difference to your life. What are contact lenses? Contact lenses … [Read more...]
How to Get Rid of Dark Circles, Lines, and Under Eye Bags
Everyone grows old because aging is part of the cycle of life. But while you may understand aging on an intellectual level, you might find it harder to accept the effects of the passage of time on your physical appearance. How did you react when you saw your first gray hair and noticed the beginnings of a wrinkle? While you might not want to admit it, your changing looks are a … [Read more...]
Comfort Working At Computer Screens
These days, it is almost shocking how many jobs involve staring at computer screens virtually all day. However, this is the way the world seems to be moving, and it appears that in the near future even more jobs will involve extended contact with computers. This is wonderful for many reasons: it allows more people to work with flexible hours or from home, it allows many jobs to … [Read more...]
How to Properly Care for Contact Lenses
Recent health reports stated that the majority of people who wear contact lenses don’t clean them as often or as well as they should. Those who wear disposable soft lenses intended for two weeks worth of daily vision correction are especially bad at caring for their contacts. When contact lenses are not cared for properly, wearers are at risk for a number of problems in … [Read more...]
Microdermabrasion Tips for Treating Crow’s Feet
If you’re over the age of 25, then you may already be seeing the little v-shaped lines around your eyes known as “crow’s feet”. I prefer to call them “laugh lines” as I laugh quite a bit and it seems like a much nicer term for an inevitable sign of aging. Microdermabrasions are a great way to keep your skin looking healthy and young. Offered by many medical spas, they are … [Read more...]