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Signs & Symptoms of a Detached Retina

The retina of the eye sends visual images through the optic nerve to the brain. A detached retina occurs when the retina is torn away from its position at the back of the eye. This should be considered a medical emergency, because it will result in vision loss if not treated promptly. Symptoms can a

MIGS: A Promising Option in Glaucoma Management

Considerable interest surrounds microincision glaucoma surgery (MIGS), with its less invasive approach. Dr. Roger Steinert explores the surgical techniques and comments on their impact on practice.

Release the Eyes Stress by Eye Exercises

Doctors always suggest you to take a regular checkup to make sure that your body work well. For the purpose of health, doctors also advise you to have healthy diet, to do some physical exercises and get enough rest to keep you healthy.

The Different Types Of Laser Eye Surgery

When most people think of laser eye surgery, they automatically think of LASIK. While it is true that LASIK is a type of laser eye surgery, there are a number of other laser procedures that can produce equally successful results for individuals suffering from myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (far

Saving on Eye Care: Bargains and Risks

In a tough economy, saving money is on everyone's mind. But when it comes to eye care, experts say that what you do to save money today may put you at risk of much higher costs in the future.

How to Clean Using Contact Lens Solution

Contact lenses require cleaning and disinfecting. Most lenses require daily cleaning but some are maintained less frequently, such as extended-wear contacts. Lenses that are removed daily should be cleaned after each use. Extended-wear contacts are usually cleaned every few days or once a week. Soft

Why Are Titanium Eyeglass Frames So Popular?

Ribbon and metal are two of the earliest materials employed to make eyeglass frames; later, plastic is also widely used. Up to now, these traditional materials are still widely in use. However, there is a problem- frames made from metal and plastic will deform easily and can not be used for very lon

Keep Good Contact Lens Hygiene

Contact lenses nowadays have become more favorable for people to correct their vision, however, one thing that many people neglect is to have good hygiene. The fact is that when patients do not use lenses as directed, the consequences may be dangerous. Only when one follows the proper care and weari

Ordering Contact Lenses and Saving Money

I recently visited my eye doctor. I scheduled an appointment, got right in and went through the normal series of vision tests. I did these with my contacts removed so that the doctor could test my vision and fit me for the proper contact lens prescription.

Eye Virus Infection

Although eye infections are usually bacterial, they can also be viral. A viral eye infection usually affects both eyes.

How to Treat Jumping Eye

Jumping eye, or any involuntary eye twitching, is medically referred to as blepharospasm. According to the National Eye Institute, there is not a cure for the condition as of 2010. Bu key causes have been identified, which means that there are treatment options. These involve taking steps to make ey

Neuropathic Ocular Pain as a Feature of Dry Eye

Gain a better understanding of neuropathic ocular pain associated with dry eye, and how these findings could have implications for the diagnosis and treatment of dry eye symptoms.

Preparing For LASIK Eye Surgery In Canada

Visual defects know no national boundaries.They are waiting to afflict you as a member of an aging population, no matter your country of residence.

Types of Eye Discomfort With Contact Lenses

Contact lenses make seeing clearly more convenient; however, contacts can also be annoying to wear. Contacts also cause minor eye discomfort as a result of wearing them all day. As eyes tire throughout the day, they may become more irritated as a result of wearing contacts.