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What Happens if You Get Metal in Your Eye?
One of the most painful eye conditions is getting a small piece of metal lodged in the front of the eye. This can occur from many different working tasks and will cause intense pain, redness, and other symptoms. Fortunately, the treatment for metal in the eye is a...
What Causes Flashes of Light in Your Vision?
Seeing a flash of light in your vision is often associated with conditions that affect the back of the eye called the retina. A flash of light may be a symptom of a serious eye condition and should always be reason to seek eye care quickly. Defining What a...
How to Adjust Glasses to Fit Better?
When glasses are initially manufactured, all of the frames are made in a similar, standard way. However, depending on the size, shape, and contour of your face, there may need to be adjustments made to the frame to allow the glasses to fit better. Frame Shapes...
What Determines Your Eye Color?
Eye color is determined by genetics and the prescence of a pigment called melanin in the iris. The iris is the portion of the eye which is colored and is surround by the white of the eye (sclera) and the iris has a black hole passing through it (the pupil). ...
What is Strabismus or an Eye Turn?
A strabismus is an eye condition in which the two eyes are not properly aligned. This causes one eye to be able to focus directly on an object while the other eye is not properly looking at the same object. Types of Strabismus There are two main categories of...
What is a Chalazion or Bump on the Eyelid?
If there is a fairly large bump on your eyelid it may be a chalazion or stye. This is a benign condition that occurs when an oil gland on the eyelid becomes clogged and inflamed. Oil Glands on the Eyelid The eyelids have several types of glands including two...
What are Dry Eye Flare Ups and How are They Treated?
Dry eyes are typically a chronic condition that do not change quickly or worsen in a short period of time; however, some dry eye symptoms may present as a flare up which can worsen quickly. Common Dry Eye Symptoms Dry eyes are one of the most common complaints...
What Contact Lenses can be Used for Myopia Control?
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common condition in children. Often this condition is progressive and can worsen as the child ages. Because of this, there are many efforts made in controlling the amount of myopia progression. One of the most popular options for...
What is Iritis and How is it Treated?
A potential cause of a red and painful eye is iritis, or inflammation of the iris. This condition may be recurrent and cause many symptoms like light sensitivity, eye pain, and eye irritation. About the Iris The iris is the colored portion of the eye that is...
What are the Stages of Glaucoma and Treatments?
Glaucoma is a progressive eye disease that can be classified as early or mild, moderate, and advanced or severe based on the degree to which the condition has impacted vision and the structures in the eye. Factors Used to Classify Glaucoma To classify any case...
Does Medicare Cover Eye Exams?
Medicare covers millions of Americans for their primary health care insurance. Unfortunately, there is some confusion regarding whether Medicare covers eye exams and glasses or contact lenses. Who is Eligible for Medicare? Medicare is a health insurance program that...
Does Obesity Affect Your Eye Health?
Being very overweight or obese is associated with many health risks. Among these risks are several eye conditions and other diseases which lead to eye problems. What Does Obesity Mean? To understand your risks, you must understand the terminology around obesity...
