What Are the Signs of Elevated Eye Pressure?
Have you ever felt a fullness or stretching sensation inside your eyes? It can be uncomfortable — and even painful. But these symptoms do not always occur and very often we see high eye pressures with no symptoms at all. Higher than normal eye pressure is known as ocular hypertension. It can also be a […]
Can Exercise Help to Protect Eyesight?
Lace up those walking shoes, sign up for that yoga class or put on that swimsuit. And don’t forget to have your favorite playlist ready. If activities like these are already part of your regular routine, then keep it up! If not, you may want to consider making regular exercise a habit, because it has […]
What is a Pinguecula?
A pinguecula is a growth on the conjunctiva (the white part of your eye) that looks like a yellow spot or bump. Experts think it is caused by a combination of exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays, wind, or dust and dry eyes. Pinguecula Symptoms How can you tell if you’re experiencing pinguecula? Your symptoms might […]
Pink Eye Symptoms
Your eyes are burning and you feel like something is stuck in one of them. You head to the bathroom mirror to check it out and notice they look red, puffy and have discharge coming from them. What’s going on? Pink eye (also known as “conjunctivitis”) occurs when the conjunctiva is irritated by an infection […]
Computer/Screen Usage and Eye Health
Staring at a computer, tablet or mobile phone screen has become a large part of our daily life. Since our eyes are not designed to stare at a flickering screen for hours, the practice can result in a great deal of eye strain. Eye problems that are a result of computer use is called computer […]
