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Many of us are familiar with the common cold, stomach flu, and other viruses that affect our noses, mouths, and stomachs. But did you know that several viruses can also infect the eyes? Viral eye infections can cause redness, pain, and discomfort and may lead to more serious complications if left untreated. In this article, […]

A choroidal nevus is an area in the back of the eye that has more pigment than the rest of the eye and looks like a freckle or mole. Similar to these skin findings, a choroidal nevus is rarely a problem and has very little risk for problems. However, there is a small risk with […]

OTC eye drops offer relief for common eye problems such as dry eyes, allergies, or redness. Without the need for a prescription, they can easily be found in drugstores, online pharmacies, and supermarkets. However, with so many options available, it can be overwhelming and tricky to identify the most suitable one for individual use.   […]

If you spend time on computers or other digital device screens, whether at work or at home, blue light glasses may be able to help your eyes! Blue light-blocking glasses can help reduce eye strain and potential problems that can come from regular blue light exposure. While there is blue light in all-white light, the […]

Having an infection in the eye will lead to redness, irritation, blurred vision, and possibly pain. While most eye infections will cause similar symptoms, the different pathogens which are responsible for infections must be treated differently. Viral eye infections can cause pink eye or viral corneal ulcers and may need to be treated with betadine […]

Having dry eyes can be very irritating and result in blurry vision. The most common treatment for dry eye is using eye drops daily or multiple times a day. Both over-the-counter and prescription eye drops can be used to treat dry eye. Over-the-counter options are artificial tears that help lubricate the eyes. Prescription drops can […]

For many people who wear both glasses and contact lenses, the actual eye prescription values are different. This is not unusual because of the difference in the way that contacts lenses and glasses correct vision. Contact lenses are much closer to the eye and do not have a small space between the eye and the […]

Healthy individuals without other eye conditions should have a routine eye health exam every year. This annual eye exam is important to assess if the vision has changed, evaluate for glasses, and screen for eye diseases. If diseases are identified early, or before there are noticeable symptoms, the overall prognosis is much better and there […]

It’s not uncommon to have an irritating and painful sensation in your eye and realize that there is an eyelash that has gotten into the eye. This common problem can actually cause major complications if it is not handled properly. While there are ways to safely remove the eyelash on your own, if you are […]