Eyes can tell you a lot about a person’s character. And as it turns out, they can also tell you a lot about a person’s cholesterol, too. High cholesterol certainly isn’t a good thing. Too much cholesterol can adversely affect the heart and circulatory system and it can also spell trouble for your eyes. It … Read more
Whenever dirt or sand gets into our eyes, it seems like we tear up, blink a few times, and the nuisance is gone. While small foreign objects are easily flushed by the eye’s natural responses, larger objects might be more difficult to manage. Foreign objects in the eye can be painful and alarming. Knowing how … Read more
Shielding our body from the cold is a big deal during wintertime. We cover up nearly every part of our body, from our neck to our toes, in an attempt to battle cold weather worries. However, a part that most of us forget is our eyes. They are particularly prone to issues caused by the … Read more
“Don’t cross your eyes or they’ll stay that way!” “Don’t sit too close to the TV because you’re hurting your eyes!” “Turn a light on to read, or you’re going to make yourself go blind!” Everyone has believed these things at one time or another. And though people get older and wiser, it seems that … Read more
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is called the silent killer. This is because it often goes untreated and undiagnosed in many people. Left untreated, it can cause damage to the heart, the lungs, and the circulatory system. So what does this condition mean for your eyes? According to the American Heart Association, there are… Three … Read more
An injury to the eye can be pretty daunting. After all, vision is important, and you only have one pair of eyes. Some injuries are caused by everyday activities, like shampoo getting in the eyes, and are considered minor, while some injuries, like taking a speeding hockey puck to the eye, can be far more … Read more
You’re working out one day and you know you are pushing yourself pretty hard. You feel pounding in your head during your run or during your weight lifting. Everything seems fine, but you look in the mirror after your workout only to find that the white of your eye has turned bright red! That red … Read more
Eye infections can be tricky. Many different types of eye infections can occur for many different reasons. They can be caused by bacteria, fungi or even viruses. One or both eyes might be affected, and any or all parts of the eye can be affected as well. Understanding the most common eye infections is an … Read more
Maybe you’ve never heard of glaucoma. Maybe you’ve heard of it and even been screened for it by your eye doctor, but you aren’t quite sure what it is. Glaucoma is something everyone should know about. Why? Here are 4 good reasons from glaucoma.org: Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness There is … Read more
Glasses used to be considered a big inconvenience. Frame choices used to be slim, and the frames available weren’t exactly fashion forward. But those days are over! Glasses are now one of the hottest accessories to any great outfit. Many people are actually wearing glasses whether they need them or not, just as a way … Read more