eye care

Most are doubtful about using contact lenses for the first time due to uncertainties on their safety, but contact lenses are harmless if only we also practice safe practices on using them. Some bad habits on using contact lenses include sleeping without removing it, using it even though it was already past its expiration date, […]

It is a well-known fact that we should not take our loved ones for granted, but are you also aware that we must also consider our eyes as a loved ones? And how do we show our eyes some tender loving care? 1. Good Nutrition, Good Eyes! Consume food that is enriched in omega-3 fatty […]

Smoking tobacco is extensively recognized to affect the lungs and worsen existing respiratory conditions such as asthma, emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), upper and lower respiratory tract infections. It also plays a role in cardiovascular conditions. But does smoking affect the eyes too? The Macula, a portion of the retina with a focal chore […]

Astigmatism is a common and usually treatable curvature defect of the eye that can cause blurred near and far vision. Astigmatism occurs when the front surface of your eye (cornea) or the lens inside your eye has a curve that does not match. The surface is not just a curve like a sphere, but an […]

There is a plethora of eye disorders and injuries concerning the eyes. Eye movement disorders are more of the common issues concerning the eyes. The following are just some of the few eye disorders: Esotropia The most frequent type of strabismus, which occurs when one or both eyes move inward toward the nose. This is […]

When bacteria, viruses, or fungi infect a region of the eye or its surrounding area, an eye infection occurs. The clear front surface of the eye (cornea), as well as the thin, wet membrane lining the outer and inner eyelids, are included (conjunctiva). Here are some of the common eye infections: Pink eye is a […]

Your eyes, like any other part of your body, are not safe from injuries. Here are some of the common eye injuries: Scratched eye (corneal abrasion). Getting poked in the eye or rubbing the eye when a foreign body is present, such as dust or sand, are common causes of abrasions to the eye’s surface […]

Cancer of the eye is cancer that begins in the eye and spreads throughout the body. A group of cancer cells is referred to as malignancy. They’re abnormal cells that develop rapidly and uncontrollably. Melanoma, often known as ocular melanoma, is the most frequent cancer that begins in the eye of people. Melanoma is a […]

Diabetic retinopathy is a consequence of diabetes that damages the eyes. Damage to the blood vessels of the light-sensitive tissue in the rear of the eye causes this condition (retina). Diabetic retinopathy may cause no symptoms or just minor vision abnormalities at first. However, it has the potential to cause blindness. Anyone with type 1 […]