Category Archives for Eye Health
Taking a Second Look at Episcleritis
Episcleritis is a relatively common type of red-eye caused by the inflammation of the episcleral tissues. This condition usually impacts women more than men and young adults. While episcleritis is usually
Continue readingThe Connection Between Blood Pressure and Eye Health
Understanding the correlation between blood pressure and eye health is an important part of being an eye care professional. It’s even more important to help your patients understand this link. Untreated
Continue readingCommon Degenerative Eye Diseases that Cause Vision Loss
Did your ophthalmologist diagnose you with a degenerative eye disease? What is that, anyway? Will it make you lose your eyesight? These are relevant questions, especially considering the fact that age-related
Continue readingLet’s Focus on the Common Causes Of Eye Pain
Becoming educated about the common causes of eye pain can help you know when to seek care by your eye doctor. If you are an eye care professional then you can use this blog as a guide to educate your
Continue readingWhat is Corneal Abrasion and Can It Affect My Vision?
A diagnosis of corneal abrasion by your doctor can sound scary and complicated at the same time. Before you ask: “What is corneal abrasion?” your ophthalmologist may explain that it simply means a
Continue readingSix Simple Eye Health Tips You Can Start Today!
You only get one set of eyes! As such, it's critical to emphasize to your patients the importance of protecting and improving their eye health. Fortunately, following simple eye health tips can go a long
Continue readingAn Easy-to-Read Guide on Amblyopia
Amblyopia, or "lazy eye," is an extremely common developmental disorder in which an eye fails to attain normal visual acuity, even after using contact lenses or prescription eyeglasses. An estimated two
Continue reading4 Steps To Reduce Eye Strain
If your patients are looking for ways to reduce eye strain, they're not alone. According to the Vision Council, nearly 70% of Americans experience some type of digital eye strain. Most certainly, the proliferation
Continue readingUnderstanding the Different Types of Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis (also known as “pink eye”) is a very common condition that impacts an estimated six million people annually in the U.S. Viral conjunctivitis is the most common cause and typically doesn't
Continue reading5 Common Benign Eye Diseases
Being diagnosed with benign eye disease can be scary and intimidating because it can impact your patient’s ability to visually engage with the world around him/her. Benign eye diseases are non-cancerous
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