Eye Allergies: How To Get Relief From Itchy, Watery EyesEye allergies — red, itchy, watery eyes that are bothered by the same irritants that cause sneezing and a runny nose among seasonal allergy sufferers — are very common. The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology estimates that 50 million people in the United States have seasonal allergies, and its prevalence is increasing — affecting up to 30 percent of adults and up to 40 percent of children. In addition to having symptoms of sneezing, congestion and a runny nose
Healthy hot cocoa recipe that even your eyes can enjoy!Nov. 18, 2014 Be Well Kitchen: Healthy Hot Chocolate Recipe by Amanda Carney Who doesn’t love a warming cup of hot chocolate this time of year!? Unfortunately, most hot chocolate drinks and powders come loaded with ugly sugars, toxic preservatives and artificial ingredients – all things that we do not want to be filling our bodies with. Not to worry! With this warm cup of health boosting ingredients, you can have your hot chocolate without compromising your health! Unlike m
Early Detection Saves SightEarly Detection Saves Sight Why do eye exams save sight? Because certain eye problems can steal your sight without you even knowing it. Both adults and children should have eyes examined at least once a year. Eye exams are vital to a child's normal vision development and, for adults, a matter of maintaining healthy vision and avoiding eye diseases while aging. Eye Exams aren't only to see if you need eyeglasses or contact lenses First and foremost, your eye care professional
Common eye problemsCommon Eye Problems More often than not, eyestrain, itchy eyelids and / or irritation are eye problems everyone experiences at one time or another-some can be chronic, but most aren't serious. You'd be surprised how gently resting a warm compress on closed eyes will help relieve most temporary common eye problems. Blurred Vision Burning Eyes Bloody Eye(Subconjunctival Hemorrhage) Contact Lens Problems Cataracts Discharge Eye Drainage Eyelid problems Eye Pain Eyestrain Foreign
Glossary of common eye termsA Aberrometer A device that can identify common and more obscure vision errors by measuring the way light travels through the optical system. Accommodation The eye's ability to switch focus when seeing from one distance to another. Accommodation disorder Is blurred or double vision, headache, eyestrain, fatigue and problems concentrating and / or reading. Presbyopia A common accommodation disorder and eventually affects just about everyone as it relates to diminished vision c