This article was provided by AllAboutVision.com. Follow the links below for more information on eye health and vision correction. Dry eye syndrome (DES or “dry eye”) is the chronic lack of sufficient lubrication and moisture on the surface of the eye. Its consequences range from minor irritations, to the inability to wear contact lenses and […]
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Diabetic Retinopathy
This article was provided by AllAboutVision.com. Follow the links below for more information on eye health and vision correction. If you have diabetes, you probably know that your body can’t use or store sugar properly. When your blood sugar gets too high, it can damage the blood vessels in your eyes. This damage may lead […]
Computer Vision Syndrome
This article was provided by AllAboutVision.com. Follow the links below for more information on eye health and vision correction. Computer vision syndrome (CVS) is a group of physical and visual symptoms that many people experience after prolonged computer use. Common symptoms of CVS include headache, neck pain, eye strain, blurred vision, double vision, focusing problems, […]
Cataracts
This article was provided by AllAboutVision.com. Follow the links below for more information on eye health and vision correction. A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens, which lies behind the iris and the pupil. The lens works much like a camera lens, focusing light onto the retina at the back of the […]
Blepharitis
This article was provided by AllAboutVision.com. Follow the links below for more information on eye health and vision correction. Blepharitis is inflammation of the eyelids, occurring particularly at the lid margins. It’s a common disorder and may be associated with a low-grade bacterial infection or a generalized skin condition. Blepharitis occurs in two forms: anterior […]
Astigmatism
This article was provided by AllAboutVision.com. Follow the links below for more information on eye health and vision correction. Astigmatism is one of the most common vision problems, but most people don’t know what it is. Many people are relieved to learn that astigmatism is not an eye disease. Like nearsightedness and farsightedness, astigmatism is […]