Eye Health Tips While Using Your ComputerThursday, November 01 2012 - 0 comments 
Staring at a computer screen for extended periods of time can be hard on your eyes. While it won’t cause permanent damage to your eye health , looking at a screen, such as a computer screen, video game, phone, iPad or even TV, can cause dry, irritated eyes. It can also contribute to headaches. Studies show we blink half as often when looking at a computer screen or other digital devices as we would normally. Blinking helps to keep the eyes moisturized. Additionally, spending long periods of time looking at a screen close to your eyes can cause eyestrain. If you spend more than a few minutes... |
Eye Health Tips From the Doctors at Key-WhitmanFriday, June 22 2012 - 0 comments 
Your eyes and your vision are an important part of your overall health and wellness, and yet many people neglect to care for their eyes, as they would the rest of their body. Many eye conditions and even eye infections can lead to vision loss, which in turn, may impact your quality of life. Keeping your eyes healthy is really fairly simple. Following these eye health tips will help keep your eyes healthy for years to come: See your doctor regularly for eye exams. A comprehensive eye exam in which your eyes are dilated is the most effective method for diagnosing unhealthy eyes and eye conditions... |
What is Pterygium?Wednesday, June 20 2012 - 0 comments 
A pterygium (pronounced tur-ij-ee-um) is an eye condition in which a triangular-shaped white or yellowish growth in the fleshy white tissue of the eye. Occasionally, a pterygium will grow to extend over the cornea, may become red and swollen, or even thick to the point you feel like you have something in your eye. While a pterygium is non-cancerous, it can grow large enough to actually interfere with vision, causing blurred vision or even astigmatism. Symptoms of a pterygium Some people may never experience symptoms after a pterygium growth appears, while others may experience a number of symptoms... |
Eye Drops: What to Know Before You BuyFriday, June 15 2012 - 0 comments 
If you’ve ever browsed the eye care section at your local grocery store, you know the vast selection of eye drops and ointments available. How do you know which are right for you? How do you know when you need to see your eye doctor for an eye drops prescription rather than buying over-the-counter drops? Knowing which eye drops or ointment you need depends on your symptoms and eye condition. Below are several of the common eye conditions requiring over-the-counter or prescription drops or ointments: Dry eyes - Most of the time, dry eyes can be treated with over-the-counter lubricating eye... |
Eye Conditions and Nutrition: A Guide to Shopping the Local Farmers' Markets to Feed Your EyesWednesday, March 14 2012 - 0 comments 
Growing up your mom may have told you to eat your carrots because they are good for your eyes. Whether you believed her or not, your mom was onto something. Nutrients found in fresh produce and even those found in some nuts are in fact good for the health of your eyes. What you eat can help prevent eye conditions like macular degeneration and dry eyes. If you want to maintain healthy eyes and prevent eye diseases, we suggest supplementing your diet with the following nutrients. Vitamin A - A lack of vitamin A can cause night vision problems, dry eyes and even leads to some eye infections. Eating... |
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