Monthly Archives: July 2014

Kyle Alliman of Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine said, “High-velocity paintballs can cause tremendous damage to the eye and can lead to surgery”. Getting hit with a paintball can cause severe and devastating … Continue reading →

Pinkeye is usually caused by a virus or by bacteria. Common symptoms of pinkeye are eye redness (hyperemia), swollen and red eyelids, crusty eyelashes on waking, more tearing than usual, feeling as if something is in the eye etc. It … Continue reading →

According to the Richard Gans,MD,FACS, an ophthalmologist with the Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute “Dim light might make it difficult for the eyes to focus, which can cause short-term eye fatigue, but there is no scientific evidence that reading in … Continue reading →

Prevent Blindness has declared August as Children’s Eye Health and Safety Awareness month to inspire parents to make their child’s vision health a priority. Family-friendly resources on a wide variety of topics that help parents take the right steps to … Continue reading →

Chocolate is sweet and a lot of people liked it apparently contains a lot of benefits for our body. But you also have to keep eyes healthy eating carrots and brown than black. Recent research found that dark chocolate (dark … Continue reading →

Strawberries are helpful for healthy eyes because they’re packed with vitamin C, and they also offer folate (a B vitamin), fiber, and an array of phytochemicals, some of which may help to prevent cancer. Vitamin C is an antioxidant, and … Continue reading →

Holmes-Adie syndrome (HAS) is a neurological disorder affecting the pupil of the eye and the autonomic nervous system.  It is characterized by one eye with a pupil that is larger than normal and constricts slowly in bright light (tonic pupil), along … Continue reading →

  High blood sugar can damage the tiny blood vessels in your eyes over time and lead to an eye disease called diabetic retinopathy. High blood sugars can also lead to cataracts and glaucoma. So take care of your diabetes … Continue reading →

20/20 Eyeglass Superstore is conducting a SELFIE CONTEST. Upload a selfie wearing your favourite glasses or shades, share the picture on our social networks and have your friends vote for you! First place is a $500 Visa gift card and … Continue reading →

A mother has warned other parents of the dangers posed by loom bands after her son was blinded by one. Carlie Lawrence was sitting making the bracelets with her children when her eldest son accidentally fired one of the rubber … Continue reading →