Archive for December, 2007

Most of us wear our sunglasses without ever thinking about their true purpose, eye protection. In this article we will look at the top 4 myths associated with eyewear.

Popularity: 7% [?]

The occurrence of red eye symptoms (e.g. as in subconjunctival hemorrhage) often indicates high blood pressure. Most common causes for poor blood circulation are free radical damage to the circulatory system, lack of healthy nutrition (deficiency of vitamins, minerals, aminos acids and essential fatty acids) and acid toxins within the body.

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Tips on how to relieve red eye symptoms. Avoid rubbing your eyes as it stimulates mast cell degranulation and histamine release. Instead, you may use cool compresses.

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Your skin is hardly the only place to worry about as you approach the age of forty. Apart from your skin, the other organ where the earliest symptoms of aging can show up is your eyes.

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As contact lenses have developed over recent years, they have also become considerably more popular. If you are a contact lens wearer then you need to be aware of some safety considerations that can help to protect your health.

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Chronic dry eye syndrome (DES) is usually caused by insufficient or decreased tear production or increased tear film evaporation. Tears are a complex mixture of water, fatty oils, proteins, electrolytes and bacteria fighting substances.

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Lasik stands for laser in situ keratomileusis, but that’s a little daunting especially considering that you’re probably a little scared of the procedure to start off with. Here’s a simpler explanation of what Lasik eye surgery is and how it can benefit you.

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Knowing what to expect after Lasik laser vision correction plays an important role in making the decision on whether or not to have the surgery performed. For many, the after care may seem daunting enough to keep them from going through the surgery. Understanding what it really involves can help address some fears that may be associated with the Lasik procedure.

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Since the advent of the soft contact lens in 1971, the eye care industry has exploded and made numerous advances giving us a wide variety of choices and options. Today, many vision problems can be corrected by wearing contacts, including astigmatisms, presbyopia, and both near and farsightedness.

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There are three types of rays that the sun emits: visible, infrared and ultraviolet (UV). Generally, our eyes can see only portions of visible light. But the most dangerous of these are the UV rays. Damage to the eye if excessive could be irreversible.

Popularity: 7% [?]