Blepharitis is an eye condition that presents with symptoms similar to pink eye, including redness, itchiness, and swelling. This confusion has people often wondering whether blepharitis is contagious. Unlike pink eye, blepharitis is not contagious. Despite that, you should still visit your eye doctor for an eye exam to properly diagnose the condition and recommend […]
Millions of people around the globe experience dry eye syndrome. It’s a common condition resulting from various medical, lifestyle, and environmental factors. Characterized by symptoms such as burning, itching, redness, and the feeling of grittiness in the eyes, having dry eyes can significantly impact one’s quality of life. While various treatments are available, including artificial […]
At one point, light sensitivity because of eye color may have begun as an old wive’s tale. However, we now know that light-colored eyes such as blue, gray, or green can all contribute to light sensitivity called photophobia. Fortunately, this condition won’t result in any permanent damage. However, it can aggravate other conditions such as […]
Have you ever felt like something was in your eye, but no matter how hard you looked, you just couldn’t see anything? This is called foreign body sensation (FBS), which can be an irritating and even painful feeling. If you have FBS and feel like something might be in your eye, this could be one […]
Redness, irritation, mucusy discharge—if your eyes are developing these symptoms, it’s possible you might be developing conjunctivitis, otherwise known as pink eye. Though conjunctivitis is common, it could spread to others if you don’t get help addressing the issue. Still, it can be difficult to know if you have pink eye, which is why we’ve […]
Have you ever experienced severe eye discomfort after spending the day on the beach or enjoying the snow-covered landscape? Were you wearing low-quality eye protection or none at all? Sunburned eyes are a possibility after a day of fun in the sun. Like your skin, the sun can have painful, long-term effects on your eyes […]
Glaucoma is an eye condition that can affect anyone. Glaucoma can happen at any age, but certain groups of people are at a higher risk than others. While many doctors have studied this condition, there currently are no known genetic markers for early indication of glaucoma to indicate how high your risk factor for this […]
Dry eyes can result from different factors, but a common culprit may be persistent allergies. Allergies and dry eyes can occur together, often with overlapping symptoms. One of the most common symptoms of dry eyes is itchiness and irritation, which usually manifests as redness or even a burning sensation in the eyes. If you experience […]
For many people, contact lenses are preferable to eyeglasses. Contacts, after all, have a wider field of view, don’t obstruct your vision with frames, make some daily activities more convenient, and give you more options for non-prescription sunglasses. However, not everyone is a candidate for traditional contact lenses. Factors like your eye shape or eye […]
With the time we spend looking at computers or cell phone screens these days, digital eye strain is rampant. We’ve all been there—rubbing our itchy and watery eyes, wondering when the day will be over. While many cases of eye strain are linked to digital device use, other activities, like driving and reading, can also […]
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