
Conjunctivitis refers to an inflammation of the conjunctiva, the thin transparent membrane covering the front of the eye. It is moreover known as sore eyes and is a very usual form of eye trouble. It spreads from person to person … Continue reading

Conjunctivitis refers to an inflammation of the conjunctiva, the thin transparent membrane covering the front of the eye. It is moreover known as sore eyes and is a very usual form of eye trouble. It spreads from person to person … Continue reading

Confused about which style suits you? Knowing your face shape will assist you grab the winning pair of shades this summer. Heart-shaped face: Aviator-type sunglasses or low-triangle styles complement your face shape. Also effective are very light colors and … Continue reading
What’s up with that? Blame it on: 1. stress 2. fatigue 3. too much time spent staring at your computer 4. excess caffeine-even alcohol. Alone or in combination, any of these can provoke muscle spasms in the upper or lower … Continue reading

Inside your eyeball is a gel-like substance made up water, collagen and hyaluronic acid. Occasionally, especially as we age, pieces of collagen clump together, casting shadows on the retina that show up as dots, squiggly lines, or other odd shapes … Continue reading
Most of us see our world in color. We enjoy looking at a lush green lawn or a red rose in full bloom. If you have a color vision defect, you may see these colors differently than most people. There … Continue reading
Vision impairment, or low vision, means that even with eyeglasses, contact lenses, medicine or surgery, you don’t see well. Vision impairment can range from mild to severe. The leading causes of vision impairment and blindness in the United States are … Continue reading
Eye wear protects or corrects your vision. Examples are sunglasses, safety goggles, glasses and contact lenses. If you need corrective lenses, you may be able to select between contacts or glasses. Either usually requires a prescription. Almost anyone can wear … Continue reading
The structure of your face helps protect your eyes from injury. Still, injuries can damage your eye, sometimes severely enough that you could lose your vision. Most eye injuries are preventable. If you play sports or work in certain jobs, … Continue reading
Your eyes can obtain infections from bacteria, fungi or viruses. Eye infections can occur in different parts of the eye and can affect just one eye or both. Two usual eye infections are Conjunctivitis – moreover known as pinkeye. Conjunctivitis … Continue reading
Conjunctivitis is the medical name for pinkeye. It can cause swelling, itching, burning, discharge and redness of the protective membrane that lines the eyelids and covers exposed areas of the white of the eye. Causes include Bacterial or viral infection … Continue reading
The retina is a layer of tissue in the back of your eye that senses light and sends images to your brain. In the center of this nerve tissue is the macula. It provides the sharp, central vision needed for … Continue reading