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Retinoblastoma in Children
Retinoblastoma is a rare cancer that develops within the retina of the eye. The tumor progresses from the retina, which is responsible for sensing light and transmitting it to the brain for interpretation. This is common in children and is one of the most severe eye...
6 Things You Need To Know About Muro 128
Muro 128 is an eye drop or ointment that has a medication that is composed of salt. This medication is often prescribed or recommended to help with eye conditions that lead to swelling in the front of the eye. Muro 128 is able to reduce the swelling of the cornea and...
Contact Lens Dryness
The biggest reason for a contact lens wearer to stop wearing contacts is excessive complaints of contact lens dryness. This usually causes the lenses to become uncomfortable by the end of the day, leads to blurred vision, and can make it difficult to remove the...
Wearing Sunglasses While Driving
When driving, your vision is extremely important for both your safety and the safety of other drivers on the roads. Having optimal vision while driving is achieved by making sure that the eyes are corrected properly and that there is appropriate sun protection. When...
Eye Irritants and What To Do About It
Dust, dirt, and other eye irritants can easily get into the eyes if it becomes airborne. When these things get in the eyes it is common for the eyes to be irritated, red, and painful. Any type of foreign substance in the eye can cause dryness, scratch the eye, or get...
Why Your Eye Doctor Uses Anaesthetic Drops
There are eye drops which can numb the front surface of the eyes. These eye drops are called ocular anaesthetic drops. The three most common medications in this group are proparacaine, tetracaine, and benoxinate. These numbing eye drops have uses in eye procedures...
Why Do Glasses Need to Fit to Your Face Well?
When purchasing eye glasses, a key component is making sure that the glasses fit well and are adjusted to your face and head. There are several ways that glasses can be adjusted or modified to fit the best that they can. The three main ways that glasses are adjusted...
What Power Reading Glasses Should I Get?
When purchasing reading glasses over the counter, there are a variety of different powers — ranging from +1.00 diopter to +3.00 diopters. Understanding what these powers mean and how they relate to the reading glasses allows for a better selection than the...
5 Things To Know About Trichiasis
Trichiasis is the term for an eyelash that turns in toward the eye’s surface or is otherwise misdirected. This condition can result in significant symptoms including eye pain, feeling as if something is in the eye, and increased watery discharge from the eye. There...
Why Does Your Pupil Change Size?
The pupil is the black part of the eye that is surrounded by the colored iris. The pupil is an opening that allows light to pass through the iris and into the back of the eye. Depending on the amount of light in the environment, the pupil can be of different sizes....
Causes and Treatments of Red Eyes
Eye redness occurs when the blood vessels on the surface of your eyes expand or dilate. This often happens when a foreign object or substance comes into contact with your eyes, or if they have contracted an infection. Fortunately, eye redness is temporary and takes...
How To Protect Your Eyes When You’re Out Swimming
Now that summer is here, swimming is probably in a lot of people’s minds as it is such a fun summer activity. However, it does have its inherent risks. Not a lot of people realize this, but the biggest threat is to your eyes. Fortunately, there are a few easy ways you...
