Health

Nearsightedness or myopia is when there’s difficulty with eye focusing. Things at a distance will be seen as blurred causing troubles with driving which imposes a high risk of danger. Two parts of our eyes are involved with myopia. First is the cornea which is the clear covering on the eye’s front part. It covers […]

Tears in the eyes in response to pain, physical irritation on the eye, or an emotional reaction. Tears are mostly made up of water but also containing salt and proteins. Electrolytes (body minerals with electric charge) found on tears include sodium, bicarbonate, chloride, potassium, magnesium and calcium. These electrolytes make up the layers of the […]

A vision condition called Farsightedness or Hyperopia is the focusing ability of clearly seeing things that are located at a distance while things that are near will seem to be blurry. Our eye has 2 parts that are causes of Hyperopia. First part is the cornea. It is considered as the eye’s front window that […]

We all know that too much exposure of UV rays can increase the risk of skin cancer. But are you aware that too much exposure of UV rays also lead to the increased risk of potential eye damage? UV rays aren’t only from the sun; but also come from tanning beds, mercury vapor lighting, halogen, […]

It is a known fact that the skin around your eyes is more delicate than the rest of your face, so be extra careful with it. The fragile nature of the eye explains why it’s the first part of your face that ages. Over time your skin becomes dryer as you age. Hence, dehydration causes […]

Fungal eye infections are cultured by a fungus that swells in soil and plants, indoor and outdoor surfaces, and sometimes on the human body. They share similar symptoms with their bacterial counterparts. It includes eye pain, blurred vision, sensitivity to light, and redness of the eye. The severity of the fungus may determine whether using […]

As fancy and convenient contact lenses may be, it can be uncomfortable if you have dry eye syndrome, which occurs when your eyes don’t produce enough tears or fluid to keep your eyes lubricated. The National Eye Institute states that almost five million Americans experience dry eye syndrome. Wearing contact lenses for an extended period […]

A contact lens eye exam is necessary if you are interested in wearing a contact lens. It requires more specialized testing, designed to know the exact kind of lenses you need and how they will interact with your eyes. Eye exams for contact lenses are not the same as ordinary eye exams. Prescriptions for wearing […]

Contact lenses are easy to use but are susceptible to eye infections. Keratitis is the most common infection caused by wearing contacts. It is an infection of the cornea, the transparent part of your eyes. This infection can develop if you have terrible contact lens habits like wearing contacts at bedtime or wearing contacts that […]

Your eyes are moiré prone to the effects of ultraviolet rays during your teens, 20s, and 30s. However, the results become evident later in life. You should also know that the sun’s rays are more intense near reflective surfaces. If you spend time at the beach, during summer, or near the snow during winter, the […]