Dry Eye information
Dry eye is the loss or reduction of the eye’s normal ability to produce tears. It is one of the most frequent causes of visits to an eye care professional. A variety of factors may cause or contribute to this problem.
(more...)Pink Eye
Also known as conjunctivitis, pink eye is an inflammation of the transparent membrane that lines the eyelids and eye.
What are the causes?
Generally caused by a bacterial or viral infection, it is extremely contagious.
(more...)Allergy Information
If you suffer from allergies, your eyes may be affected, too. They may be red, itchy, and watery and your eyes and eyelids may even be inflamed. Susceptible individuals have an exaggerated reaction to certain airborne substances, such as pollen, ragweed, grass, mold, and animal hair.
(more...)Presbyopia
Presbyopia is a natural occurrence associated with aging in which the normally soft and flexible crystalline lens of the eye hardens and becomes less elastic. This makes the lens less able to focus incoming light from near objects, thereby causing blurred vision at reading distance.
(more...)Farsightedness Explained
Technically known as hyperopia, people who are farsighted have blurred vision at all distances unless they make a constant effort to focus, which can lead to strain, headaches, and eye fatigue.
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