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See What You’ve Been Missing! Tired of looking tired? Always being asked if you are awake? Your eyelids may be telling people a story without you saying a word… Our eyelids are essential to our vision and play a significant part in defining our beauty. However, over time age, environment, genetics, …
April 28th is World Day of Safety and Health at work. This day is meant to bring awareness about global safety in the workplace and to promote the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases. The focus of this day is to remind all of us of ways to stay healthy …
Every 13 minutes an emergency room in the U.S. treats a sports-related eye injury. These injuries range from corneal abrasions and bruising of the eyelid to internal eye injuries such as retinal detachments and internal bleeding. The good news is that the vast majority of these injuries are easily preventable …
Most people only have a comprehensive eye exam every 2 years to ensure healthy eyes and sharp vision. Those with medical conditions such as diabetes, or other ocular disorders, previous eye trauma or surgery, high prescriptions, or a family history of glaucoma or macular degeneration will need to see their …
Most eye makeup is relatively safe when used properly. However, under certain circumstances, makeup can lead to infection or injury of the eye. In rare cases, women have been temporarily or permanently blinded by an infection resulting from the use of eye makeup. The following tips can help prevent eye …
Do you know what to do when hot grease or oil splashes into your eyes? Do you know the best way to stop your eyes from burning when you get the juices from a hot pepper in them? Kitchen accidents are relatively common, even though many of them are highly …
Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide. In the United States, primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) is the most common form of glaucoma and is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in African Americans. Unfortunately, the disease process is asymptomatic until advanced loss of peripheral vision occurs very late …
Glaucoma is an eye disease that typically does not have symptoms early on, but may cause gradual, permanent loss of vision over time, if left untreated. It can affect people of all ages, but the most common forms primarily affect the middle-aged and elderly population. Glaucoma is the second leading …
Many people think of sunglasses as a summer accessory. However, while sunglasses may be stylish, they are not merely a fashion accessory, and they are not just meant to be worn in the summer. Studies show that sun exposure, regardless of the season, may increase the risk of developing cataracts, …