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Diet for dry eyes?
Dry eye syndrome is a very common condition. It is characterized by burning, teary, gritty eye that feel like there’s sand in them. It is even more common now with computer use, which has been proven to reduce blink rate significantly. Remedies such as gels, drops and tablets are readily available, but did you know […]
New Spectacles
Different people react differently to a change in prescription, ie. new spectacles. It is normal for new specs to be a bit uncomfortable for a few days, especially when there has been a change in lens design (eg. moving from single vision to multifocal lenses) or a significant change in prescription (eg. eye got worse […]
Fluctuating Vision
Vision that fluctuates may be due to a variety of conditions. One of the first things I think of when I get a complaint of fluctuating vision is systemic conditions, more especially Diabetes. If you find that sometimes your vision is ok, other times it’s not, sometime you need your specs, other times you don’t, […]
Make up and eye infections
That mascara wand can do more than just make your lashes longer. It can also give you an eye infection. Every year, many women end up with eye infections from cosmetics. Pieces of makeup can land in the eyes and cause redness and irritation. More serious, infections that threaten sight can result if the surface […]
Allergic Pink Eye
Allergic conjunctivitis caused by eye allergies is very common. Eye allergies, like other types, can be triggered by allergens including pollen, animal dander and dust mites. The most common symptom of allergic conjunctivitis is itchy eyes, which may be relieved with special eye drops containing antihistamines to control allergic reactions. These eye drops are available […]
Bacterial Pink Eye
Bacterial conjunctivitis is a common type of pink eye, caused by bacteria that infect the eye through various sources of contamination. The bacteria can be spread through contact with an infected individual, exposure to contaminated surfaces or through other means such as sinus or ear infections. Bacterial conjunctivitis usually produces a thick discharge or pus […]
Pink Eye
Viral Conjunctivitis Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, can cause redness, itching, and tearing. Viral conjunctivitis is often diagnosed based on a person’s history and symptoms. It tends to occur in both eyes and often accompanies a common cold or respiratory tract infection. Laboratory tests usually are not needed to diagnose viral conjunctivitis; however, testing may […]
Excessive Computer use
Nowadays our entire lives are spent staring at some sort of a screen, be it a cell phone, laptop, desktop or tablet. People even watch television on these small screens. More and more people are becoming short sighted because our brains are adjusting to the high demand on close up vision that we place on […]
I’m Diabetic…now what
A lot of people struggle to make the lifestyle changes necessary to prevent chronic illnesses, but once diagnosed, they’re expected to make the switch automatically. This is very difficult to do for a lot of people, partly because of lack of information, lack of support and feeling like “it’s all too much”. We’re going to […]
Glaucoma Screening
Checking pressure inside the eyes takes only a few minutes, it’s not painful and can literally save your sight. The pressure test is part of an eye exam, but can also be done without a comprehensive eye exam. If you are over the age of 40, and/or you have a family history of Glaucoma, take […]