Pink eye, or conjunctivitis, is inflammation of the conjunctiva (transparent layer covering the eye). This inflammation may be caused by bacteria, fungus, allergies or viruses. Pink eye is generally very infectious, because we rub our eyes, and touch surfaces, which...
Although it is termed “lazy eye”, it is not actually lazy at all, but is a problem that arises following the brain’s inability to use both eyes together as a team. Amblyopia occurs when the brain actively ignores information coming...
Decongestants These are drops that are meant to make your eyes “whiter”. The most popular here is Eye gene. It’s important to remember that these drops simply make your blood vessels thinner, therefore making your eyes less red. They do...
Glaucoma is a devastating condition, one that is not very well understood. The vision lost cannot be regained, we can only try to slow down it’s progression. Getting your eyes examined regularly, even when you don’t have vision problems, is...
Angle Closure Glaucoma Angle closure glaucoma is not very common, but it is very obvious. The happens when the outflow of aqueous humor is blocked, resulting in a pressure spike. This kind of glaucoma is characterized by severe pain, blurred...
Open angle Glaucoma This is the most common type of glaucoma, it is painless, and the vision loss is slow and progressive. This is associated with increased pressure in the eye. Not all people with primary open-angle glaucoma have high...
Presbyopia Usually just after age of 40, people begin to find it difficult to focus on nearby objects. Near point activities, such as reading, threading a needle, are often blurry. This is an unavoidable condition known as presbyopia and affects...
Hyperopia (Farsightedness) Adults and children with uncorrected farsightedness often complain of a frontal headaches or a brow ache. If you are farsighted, you may find it difficult to focus on nearby objects and may feel eye strain, pain around the...
Myopia (Nearsightedness) Myopia is a condition where the distance vision of an individual is blurry, while the near remains clear. Myopic people tend to squint to see things better. They struggle to read subtitles on the TV, they have difficulty...
Most of us spend time in front of a computer, regardless of what profession we’re in. Prolonged computer use can harm your eyes and even lead to poor vision. The most common result of prolonged computer use is Myopia (nearsightedness)....