27
Jan
What a Broken Blood Vessel Means for Your Eye
A Broken Blood Vessel In Your Eye: Is It a Cause for Concern?Seeing a red spot on your eye when you look in the mirror can be a little frightening. Fortunately, subconjunctival hemorrhages, or broken blood vessels, are rarely serious.What Causes Broken Blood Vessels?A network...
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27
Jan
How Botox is Used to Treat Eye Conditions
Can Botox Help Your Eye Condition?Botox injections aren't just a good idea if you want to look younger. The injections are also helpful in treating a variety of eye conditions.The Botox EffectBotox injections block nerve impulses that control muscle contractions. As a result...
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27
Jan
What is Proptosis and How Is It Treated?
What is Proptosis?If your eye bulges outward, you may have an eye problem called proptosis. Although the condition is often related to thyroid disease, it can have other causes. If you are diagnosed with proptosis, your ophthalmologist will offer treatments that will help you pr...
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27
Jan
What You Need to Know About Optic Neuritis
What Is Optic Neuritis?Blurry, faded vision accompanied by eye pain could be a sign that you have optic neuritis. The condition affects the optic nerve, which carries electrical impulses from your eyes to your brain. Prompt treatment can help protect your eyesight if you develop...
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27
Jan
The Do’s and Don’ts of Eye Drops
Are You Using Your Eye Drops Correctly? Eye drops ease redness, itching, and dry eye and also treats eye conditions ranging from glaucoma to infections. Unfortunately, the drops won't be effective if you don't use them properly. These eye drops do's and don'ts will help make sur...
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27
Jan
First Aid for Eye Emergencies
Do You Know What to Do in Case of an Eye Care Emergency? Do you know how to handle an eye emergency? Learning these first aid basics can help you protect your sight.Cuts to the EyeProtecting the eye is an important step after a puncture to the eye or eyelids. The American Acad...
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27
Jan
Eye Muscle Surgery to Treat Strabismus
Are Your Eyes Misaligned? Eye Muscle Surgery May Offer the Perfect SolutionEye muscle surgery can help improve your vision if you or your child have strabismus, a condition that affects the alignment of the eyes. Even a seemingly minor misalignment can cause vision problems that...
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27
Jan
What You Need to Know About Dilating Eye Drops
Dilating Eye Drops and Your VisionHave you ever wondered why your ophthalmologist dilates your eyes during your annual eye exam? Here are a few things you should know about dilating eye drops and the benefits of dilation.What Dilating Eye Drops DoDilating eye drops enlarge you...
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27
Jan
Eye Irritation: Causes and Remedies
What to Do About Eye IrritationEye irritation is a common complaint, particularly during allergy season. Itchy, watery, burning eyes aren't just uncomfortable but can make reading, using your laptop, or even driving unpleasant or difficult.Common Causes of Eye IrritationIt's d...
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27
Jan
Treating Eye Cancer
Eye Cancer Treatment OptionsCancer can affect any part of the body, including the eyes. The disease can start in the eyes or may spread from other parts of the body. Treatment for this kind of cancer is focused on killing the cancer cells while preserving as much of your vision a...
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