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  • What's That Strange Bump On Your Eyelid?

    Do you have a nodule-like bump that recently appeared on your upper or lower eyelid? Chances are, you're suffering from what is known as a chalazion. Thankfully, chalazia look a lot more serious than they actually are. You're going to be just fine. Read on to learn more about what causes these bumps and how you should treat them. What causes chalazia? What are they? The tissues on the inside of your eyelid contain little oil glands that release fatty acid secretions that help lubricate the eye. [Read More]

  • Understanding Common Vision Problems Associated With Hypothyroidism

    When your thyroid hormone levels are too high due to an underactive thyroid, you have a condition known as hypothyroidism. The thyroid itself affects many aspects of the body, including your metabolism and your temperature regulation. What many people are surprised to discover is that it can also affect your eyes. Understanding how hypothyroidism can affect your eyes may help you to address any side effects in their early stages. Here are a few things to discuss with your optometrist. [Read More]

  • 5 Ways To Keep Your Eyes Healthy

    Approximately 285 million people in the world have vision loss, according to the World Health Organization. This fact can be pretty scary, especially if you have a history of eye disease in your family. However, if you start taking better care of your eyes and avoid bad habits, you can reduce your risk of vision loss. Here are five effective ways to keep your eyes in good shape: Include Nutritious Foods in Your Diet [Read More]

  • Dangers Of Non-Prescription Contact Lenses

    Many online retailers and stores in local malls offer non-prescription lenses for purchase by consumers. These lenses can change the color of the customer's eyes, or make the eye appear larger. These contacts appeal to many customers, as they provide cosmetic benefits without the hassle of a prescription. However, these contacts present dangers to the eyes that can cause severe problems. Due to the dangers posed by these contact lenses, the sale of non-prescription contact lenses has been banned in the United States. [Read More]

  • Over 40: 3 Vision Problems You May Be Facing

    As you age, your body goes through certain changes. Unfortunately, some of those changes occur in the eyes. If you're over 40 years old, your vision might not be what it used to be. Colors might not be as vibrant as they once were. Or, you might need more light to read by. You might have also noticed that night driving is a little more difficult due to the increased glare from headlights. [Read More]

  • Why Is Your Eye Doctor So Concerned About Eye Pressure?

    Have you ever wondered why your eye doctor is so persistent about running tests to measure your eye pressure? What is eye pressure, anyways? The term "eye pressure" actually refers to the pressure inside your eye, and knowing this measurement tells your eye doctor whether you're at risk for a condition called glaucoma. Here's a look at a few more details about eye pressure, glaucoma, and how the two are related. [Read More]

  • Proper Contact Lens Care

    If you have just been given the news that you are in need of corrective lenses, you may want to try wearing contact lenses so you do not alter your appearance by wearing glasses while out in public. There are a few steps you need to take to ensure your contact lenses are properly cared for so they last and so your eyes are not at risk for injury. Here are some tips to use when you are first getting used to wearing contact lenses. [Read More]

  • Glaucoma And Pregnancy

    When you're pregnant, many changes occur in your body. Some of these changes affect your vision. Besides causing physical changes to the eyes, pregnancy can affect existing eye conditions such as glaucoma. You also may have concerns about whether glaucoma medications you take can affect the baby growing inside you. Changes in Intraocular Pressure If you have glaucoma, hormonal changes may cause a decrease in intraocular pressure (fluid pressure inside the eye). [Read More]

  • Why You Should Have An Eye Dilation Exam

    Eye dilation is a diagnostic tool that allows optometrists to diagnose eye diseases and other health problems in the early stages. This is important since people often don't experience symptoms of eye and other diseases until after permanent damage has occurred. Although the eye dilation exam doesn't hurt, it can be slightly uncomfortable. However, what may seem like an inconvenience can save your vision or lead to the detection of other serious health problems. [Read More]

  • Make Your Glasses Unique By Adding Gold Leaf Detailing To Them

    Having unique glasses can be difficult because so many of the frames are now mass produced. That means that anyone can go into a glasses shop and buy same pair of glasses that you own. If you want to be sure that you have the most unique glasses possible, consider customizing your glasses. The following guide walks you through a few ways to customize the frames of your glasses to make them truly unique with a gold leaf kit you can purchase at any craft store. [Read More]