Arthritis: Natural Pain Relief

Are you feeling the changing weather in your joints? If so, you are among many others. Arthritis is the current leading cause of disability in people above the age of 65. If your joints have begun to trouble you, read … Continue reading

Color Blindness

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 and Blindness

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, Contact Lenses, Eyeglasses

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

Eye Injuries

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

Eye Infections

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

Pinkeye or Conjunctivitis

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

Retinal Disorders

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

Glaucoma

Glaucoma damages the eye’s optic nerve. It is a leading cause of blindness in the United States. It usually happens when the fluid pressure inside the eyes slowly rises, damaging the optic nerve. Often there are no symptoms at first, … Continue reading

Cataract

A cataract is a clouding of the lens in your eye. It affects your vision. Cataracts are very usual in older people. By age 80, more than half of all people in the United States either have a cataract or … Continue reading

Toothache First Aid

Tooth decay is the primary cause of toothaches for most children and adults. Bacteria that live in your mouth thrive on the sugars and starches in the food you eat. These bacteria form a sticky plaque that clings to the … Continue reading