Usually, when an eye doctor encounters a patient with dry eye, eye allergies, or an eye infection, the symptoms are unique enough to make a straightforward diagnosis. However, you may want to know what condition you’re dealing with before visiting the eye doctor. Here’s how to tell the difference between dry eye, allergies, and infections and how to treat each …
When you try to think of foods that improve your vision, carrots probably come to mind. They improve your night vision, right? Actually, that idea is leftover World War II propaganda. The British didn’t want enemy forces to find out about their new radar technology, so they claimed their pilots had improved night vision from eating carrots! Whether the Germans …
Winter can be a harsh season, drying out your skin and wreaking havoc on your hair. What you may not realize, though, is that it can be just as rough on your eyes. How does winter weather affect your eyes, and how can you protect them? If you’re looking for an ophthalmologist or optometrist in Derry, Londonderry or Windham, Spindel Eye …
Have you ever had conjunctivitis? If you have, you’ll probably never forget it. An inflammation of the conjunctiva, the transparent membrane lining your eyelid and covering the white part of your eyeball, conjunctivitis causes symptoms that can be extremely uncomfortable. But how much do you know about this condition? Whether you’re dealing with a condition like conjunctivitis or just need …
Did you make any New Year’s resolutions this year? If you’re like most people, you’ve made up your mind to do things like eat healthier, lose weight, or exercise more. We have a suggestion, though: this year, prioritize your eyes. What can you change in your life to be kinder to your eyes? It all starts with healthier habits. If …
Migraines and cluster headaches are two examples of headaches that can affect your vision. Cluster headaches often involve excruciating pain behind one eye, and that pain can radiate to other parts of the face, head, and neck. If you’re having a cluster headache, your eyes can also become red and swollen, or produce excessive tears. With a migraine headache, you’re …
It’s probably apparent to you that your eyes are one of the most delicate and easily injured parts of your body, and need to be protected. That’s why, whenever you’re outside or engaging in an activity, safety precautions like sunglasses and goggles are a good idea. Sometimes, despite your best efforts, you’ll face eye injury. Have you ever wondered which …
We hear a lot about setting limits for screen time when it comes to our kids. We know that too much screen time stunts their social lives, disrupts their development, and can even have a negative impact on the physical structures within their brains. What’s more, limiting screen time is good for kids’ vision, because time spent staring at a …
Does the season have an impact on your eye health? Obviously, you know some of the eye hazards in the summer. We’ve all been told to wear our sunglasses whenever we’re outdoors and protect our eyes with goggles if we’re spending a lot of time in the water, especially if it’s chlorinated. You may also be aware of the dangers …
The National Eye Institute is encouraging adults ages 25-35 to make their vision and eye health a priority. Why is it important for you to focus on caring for your eyes while you’re still young? Vision and eye health are intertwined with your overall physical health, and taking good care of both your health and your eyes when you’re young …
Parents who try to avoid screen time for their children may very well feel that they are fighting a losing battle. Screens are everywhere, from schools to homes to restaurants, which makes them difficult to eliminate from kids’ lives. What’s more, if you’re like most parents, you may be prone to some overindulgence in screen time yourself. The question remains: …
You know it’s important to eat a healthy diet, but do you know that what you eat can make a big difference for your eye health? Research indicates that a nutrient-dense diet can greatly reduce the risk of eye problems related to the aging process. Do you know what to eat to protect your eye health? Keeping your eyes healthy …
We all have bad habits we tend to ignore. Some habits are just minor indiscretions that don’t really have much of an impact. Others, however, can have life-changing effects. Bad habits involving your eyes can have a major impact on your vision. In fact, if you are doing any of these seven things, you should stop right now. Perhaps the …
How much do you know about eye diseases? There are many different eye diseases, and while some may sound familiar, others only exist in underdeveloped countries. The more you know about common diseases, the more easily you’ll be able to avoid them. When you have an eye exam, there are six problems your doctor is likely to encounter: The best …
Have you ever had an eye infection? Eye infections are very common, and different types of eye infections have different causes. Eye infections can be fungal, bacterial or viral, but doctors classify the infection based on the part of the eye that’s affected. For example, there’s keratitis, which is an infection of the cornea. Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the …
As we age, our eyes are more susceptible to eye diseases. As you might deduce from the name, age-related macular degeneration affects older people. However, conditions like diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, glaucoma, and dry eye also become more likely as people grow older. Fortunately, these conditions are not a certainty, no matter how old you are. You can protect your vision …
