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  While seasonal allergies are more frequently associated with the spring, just as many people suffer during the autumn as well. In addition to sneezing and congestion, symptoms that affect the eyes can severely impair one's ability to go about one's normal functions. Symptoms of eye allergies include tearing, itchiness,...

  With the autumn comes Halloween and with that, costumes. As a consumer, you want to know of some threats to your eyes and vision that could put a damper on the fun and games. A popular costume addition as of late has been decorative contact lenses and this is...

    According to the American Optometric Association above 70 percent of the American citizens that work daily from a computer (about 143 million ) experience computer vision syndrome (CVS) or eye fatigue. Prolonged periods of working in front of the computer can result in eye strain and effect eyesight...

  As September marks Home and Sports Eye Safety Month, we're going to focus on ways to keep your house eye safe specifically when purchasing toys that are safe for your child's eyes. Don't wait until it's too late to guarantee your home environment doesn't pose any series dangers to...

If you use contact lenses there are a few guidelines that should be followed when it comes to applying cosmetics. Below are some professional tips on how to be sure your eyes stay lovely and safe. Buying Makeup To start, we recommend that you purchase only brands that are fragrance...

If you have ever gotten sunblock in your eyes, you know firsthand how excruciating it can be. A very good spray in the eye can often cause stinging that lasts for hours. It can take a long time until the victim can comfortably open his eyes, particularly in the glaring...

Many adults aren't aware that cataracts are the leading culprit for sight loss for individuals over the age of 54. In reality, more than half of adults over sixty-five have some amount of cataracts. What are cataracts? Cataracts occur when the ocular lens becomes clouded. This prohibits the transmission of...

Many experts believe that almost 80% of learning takes place through a child's eyes. Since a child's eyesight can change occasionally, regular eye and vision care is crucial to a student's classroom performance. Unfortunately, most parents are not including eye examinations as part of their child's back-to-school doctor's appointment line-up....

Requiring glasses is often difficult for a adolescent. Teenagers can balk at the very idea of being seen in eyeglasses and looking ''uncool''. As opposed to eyeglasses, children and teenagers that wear lenses feel a significant enhancement in their appearance, reports a recently released study. The research results demonstrate that...

Eye injuries come in many shapes and sizes, some more serious than others. Some might require emergency action and immediate care by an optician, while others can be taken care of at home. Read this guide to routine eye injuries, to determine your next step in case of an eye...