Eyes-Vision Articles

Treatment for Lazy Eye

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:59:12 -0700

Amblyopia or Lazy Eye is a vision problem that happens when the individual is still young. Necessary steps to diagnose this eye condition early on will help treat it easier and will certainly stop it from becoming worse.

Foods that Improve Eyesight

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:13:18 -0700

The eyes are one part of the body that may be easily taken for granted until something goes wrong. For example, a parent may not pay much attention to food that helps promote good eyesight until her child is diagnosed with eye problems.

Can Eye Exercises Really Improve Vision?

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 22:18:11 -0700

Do eye exercises claiming to improve your vision really work? If so, how come your optometrist or ophthalmologist has not suggested it? What are the benefits it claims to provide?

Treating Double Vision

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:23:17 -0700

Double vision, medically known as diplopia, is not only an irritating condition, but it may actually be very detrimental to daily living. After all, a person can hardly function properly when everything appears double.

Astigmatism: Do you Have it?

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 21:48:03 -0600

Have you been squinting to read some words lately? Is your squinting often accompanied by headache and blurry vision? You may have to go see your eye doctor and check if you have astigmatism. Know the signs and what to do about it.

Treating and Preventing Eye Strain

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 23:31:15 -0600

The eyes are very important organs that we often ignore. We gather most of the ideas, knowledge and information from what we see and these things are submitted to our brains to be processed, understood and interpreted.

Maintaining Your Eye Health

MedsAvailable — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 06:11:22 -0600

Eyes are one of the most important organs in a human life. That’s why you must learn how to take care of your vision while you are still young because despite technological advancement today, not all eye problems can be corrected such as vision loss. Here are a few tips on how to put your eyes in optimum health.

Frustrations of the Color Blind

MedsAvailable — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 03:11:52 -0700

Color blindness may be a common term that we hear, but not everyone understands just how frustrating life could sometimes be for a person who actually has the condition. Known also as a color vision problem, the condition may be inherited or caused by injury to the eye, eye problems, or as the side effect of certain medicines

How to Deal with Astigmatism in Kids

MedsAvailable — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 04:49:40 -0700

Astigmatism is a common vision problem, which may occur in people who are not even aware what it is. It is usually typified by a cornea shaped irregularly, although in some cases it may come from the eye lens which are irregularly shaped.

Eye Care Tips for All Ages

MedsAvailable — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 05:18:29 -0600

Most eye problems in children are due to accidents and trauma, whereas adults tend to experience eyestrain due to improper use of the eyes and exposure to harmful conditions. Read along to find out tips on taking good care of the eyes for various age brackets.

How to Deal with Eye Strain

MedsAvailable — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 01:34:34 -0600

If you are suffering from eyestrain for weeks or becomes a hindrance to your daily activities, it would be best to consult an eye-care professional or an ophthalmologist for proper diagnosis and management.

Know your lenses better before you wear

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 03:09:59 -0700

knowing the types can never be a reason to wear it. Think rationally and you can feel why a valid prescription from licensed optometrist is must for wearing contact lenses.

Buying contact lenses without prescription

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 03:10:52 -0700

Although non prescription lenses used for cosmetic use, hardly need a prescription, if you find any minor infections caused by dust particles, it is recommended to have your eyes checked from an optician.

All Day Long with O2 Optix

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:30:17 -0700

Innovative materials have allowed contact lenses to be made with an amazing improvement in the rate of oxygen flow to the eyes. Among these lenses is Ciba Vision’s O2 Optix.

Contact Lens Cases

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:48:18 -0700

Nearly one quarter of contact lens cases in use are never replaced. This is extremely alarming because when they are not properly cared for or discarded, these cases become reservoirs for dangerous bacteria that threaten the health of the contact lens wearer’s eyes.

What are the different types of Contact Lenses

MedsAvailable — Thu, 21 May 2009 05:34:13 -0600

Contact lenses are now more popular than glasses. Whether worn to enhance vision quality or to enhance one’s appearance, there is a contact lens to suit everyone’s needs. Contact lenses are usually categorized by their firmness, either hard or soft.

Toric Lenses

MedsAvailable — Thu, 21 May 2009 05:32:11 -0600

Astigmatism is previously corrected with eyeglasses alone. Contact lenses were a no-no during those times, most especially soft ones. However, today even soft contact lenses can improve your vision albeit the astigmatism. In the same manner, the lenses are fitted in the eye to correct the vision. With the use of vertex toric lens, you would be able to have a crispier vision.

Which Contact Lens Brands Are Most Popular?

MedsAvailable — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 14:41:13 -0700

Contact lenses are definitely a great alternative to dealing with glasses on a daily basis and many people feel they are worth the extra expense. They tend to be more comfortable and if looked after properly, seldom cause any issues.

How to use Contact Lenses while Traveling

MedsAvailable — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 14:39:10 -0700

So you haven't taken a holiday in quite a while. You're in such a rush to leave behind the daily grind that you forget to pack one of the most important pieces of equipment that a contact lens wearer needs: your contact lens case.

Learn about Designer Eyeglasses and Soft Contact Lenses

MedsAvailable — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 14:38:02 -0700

Designer eyeglasses are emerging as not only useful but fashionable eye wear. And as a large population today is suffering from short and far sightedness, the demand of eye glasses is increasing at a fast pace.

Fashion with Contact Lenses

MedsAvailable — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 14:36:38 -0700

For years contact lenses were designed with only function in mind. Anyone with vision problems who didn't want to wear glasses could consult their eye care professional and make the change. Contact lenses were an unnoticeable and convenient way to correct vision.

What to do before buying Contact Lenses ?

MedsAvailable — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 14:35:06 -0700

If you are planning to buy contact lens for the first time, there are only two reasons for it:

Nutritional Supplements for Cataract

MedsAvailable — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:44:07 -0600

Nutritional supplements for Cataract eye disease are the anti-oxidant vitamins and mineral supplements that help the eye opacity to enhance furthermore then what the normal eye view presents to the patient concerned.

Cost Involved in Lasik Eye Surgery

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:54:56 -0600

LASIK prices differ widely from one provider to another and depend on many factors. The only universal standard is that LASIK and other refractive surgery prices are quoted per eye

Complete List of all types of Lasik/Laser eye Surgeries

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:28:56 -0600

Do you have any eye or vision problems? Here is a list of different kinds of Lasik/Laser eye Surgeries and Treatments that you can opt for depending on your eye condition. Don't forget to consult your doctor about this!

What is Chemotherapy and how does it influence your eye ?

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:22:58 -0600

`Chemotherapy` is the use of medicines (or drugs) to treat disease. This type of treatment is also called “chemo.” Although surgery and radiation therapy remove, destroy, or damage cancer cells in a specific area, chemotherapy works throughout the body.

Everything about Eye Cancer Surgery

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:20:59 -0600

Detecting eye cancer at the earliest possible time can only happen if you go to regular eye check-ups. If you find out that you have eye cancer, consult with the doctor immediately to prepare yourself for eye cancer surgery. Eye cancer is treatable but you may have to deal with caring for your eyes for a long time after surgery.

Anatomy of an Eye - Parts of eye

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:16:05 -0600

Human Eye is one of the most complex body part and in this article, we will be talking about Anatomy of human eye and the various disorders it can have.

What is Laser (Lasik) Eye Surgery

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:11:51 -0600

Most likely you already be knowing what is Lasik eye Surgery but still in this article, we will be covering the Basic Introductoin to Lasik eye Surgery.

Is Iridology a Fraud ?

MedsAvailable — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 14:52:52 -0600

Iridology is the study of the eyeâ€™s iris, used to diagnose someoneâ€™s state of health and warn patients of potential problems.

Some Tips about Eyelid Surgery

MedsAvailable — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 07:27:02 -0600

We cannot deny the fact that the eyes are the first thing that strikes us when looking at someone for the first time. We might be attracted to the hair of a lady from a certain distance, or to her stature, but when we have her before our eyes, her eyes are likely to draw our attention more than anything else. That is definitely because the eyes tell a lot about people; the look in someoneâ€™s eyes alters according to the state of health, age and of course mood.