When you don’t drink enough fluids, dehydration occurs. This simple problem can lead to long-lasting health problems and shouldn’t be taken lightly. Drinking enough water every day should be a primary goal for all health-minded individuals. Dehydration doesn’t just affect your kidneys and cause other commonly associated problems; it can also harm your eyes. Drinking … Read more
Whenever a new pain starts, it causes anxiety and we immediately look for answers. This is especially true with pain behind the eyes; the thought of losing vision is a horrifying one for most of us. Luckily, most causes for pain behind the eyes can be simple and benign, but there are a few cases … Read more
Different styles of eyeglasses go in and out of trend all the time and this can make it fun but tricky to get a new pair you’ll want to last awhile without looking or feeling outdated. Based on the shape of your face, the color you choose and the price range, here are some tips … Read more
Cosmetic contact lenses, also known as decorative or costume contact lenses, are contact lenses that change the appearance of your eyes. They include colored contacts, fashion lenses and lenses that make your eyes look like vampires, animals, or other characters. Online and in-store advertising market decorative contact lenses as cosmetics, fashion accessories or toys. With … Read more
Did you know that eyes actually developed around 550 million years ago? The earliest forms of eyes were just small regions of photoreceptor proteins. Many ancient medics, artists and philosophers had their own mystical and poetic theories on how eyes worked with the idea of photoreception. Plato wrote in the fourth century, BCE, that light emanated … Read more
The worst part of a burst blood vessel in the eye is that it leaves you with a dramatic, unattractive redness that may make you feel insecure or embarrassed. Should your vision change in any way, it is key to report this information to an eye specialist as, sometimes, burst blood vessels can be problematic … Read more
You are tired. Your eyes are itchy. It’s only natural: instant relief, rub your eyes. But when something is in your eyes, you may want to think twice. That’s because while rubbing your eyes may give you temporary relief, in the long term it can also have dangerous and harmful side effects. Debris and germs … Read more
Taking the step to have LASIK eye surgery in Orange County may feel daunting at first, but the benefits and safety of the procedure are compelling enough to convince anyone with sub-optimal vision to make the right choice! Here are six reasons to why you should seriously consider LASIK Eye Surgery. 1: Save Time You … Read more
While contact lenses are safely adopted by millions of people every day, they do carry a risk of eye infection. The best way to avoid eye infections is to follow proper lens care guidelines as prescribed by your eye care professional. If you do not use lenses as directed, you could be damaging your eyes. … Read more
There’s a ton of health advice and information available online, on TV, and even from family and friends. Some are credible, but a lot of bad information is out there — leading to misconceptions and false truths. It can sometimes be hard to tell the difference between fact and fiction, and eye health is no … Read more