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You know a steaming bowl of oats in the morning lowers your risk for heart disease, that lycopene-rich tomato protects you from cancer-causing free radicals. What about our eyes? They’ll benefit from healthy food, too! If eye health is something you neglect when you’re young, you are facing the risks of macular degeneration and cataracts […]

In China, the left eyelid twitching forecasts good fortune. In India, if your left eye twitches, it’s a bad omen, but if your right eye twitches, the good news is coming your way. If you’re in Houston or elsewhere in the United States, however, eye twitching is nothing but social embarrassment. Eye twitching is defined […]

No surgery happens with zero complications, and anyone seeking cataract surgery should expect these. You should know, however, that of the three million Americans undergoing cataract surgery each year, 99.5% of these patients have successful outcomes with minor complications. The procedure typically takes only about 10 minutes. After the surgery, you will be on your […]

Do you sleep with your eye makeup on? Do you share it with your best friend? If yes, then you should know that you may be putting your eyes at risk for injury or infection. Mascara, eyeliner, and eyeshadow can enhance your eyes and make them look dramatic. This is why most women love eye […]

Farsightedness or hyperopia occurs when the light, upon entering the eye, becomes focused behind the retina. This causes one to see distant objects clearly and close objects appear blurry. It is an eye condition that is characterized by blurred vision, difficulty seeing objects at close range, eyestrain, frequent headaches and aching eyes. Children do not […]

Nearsightedness or myopia is an eye condition that causes objects in the distance to appear out of focus or blurry. One of the most popular treatments for the condition is LASIK or laser eye surgery. If you are suffering from nearsightedness, here are some facts about LASIK surgery for nearsightedness. This also explains why LASIK […]

Laser eye surgery or LASIK is an eye surgery procedure that is commonly used in treating nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. It is also commonly used in treating cataracts and other eye conditions. LASIK makes use of laser beams in reshaping the cornea of the eye so that the light can travel through it and focus […]

LASIK or laser eye surgery is a procedure that eliminates the need to wear eyeglasses or contact lenses. It is a simple eye surgery that is used in correcting nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. It is also a very effective procedure for cataracts. In fact, LASIK can significantly improve your vision. So, if you are suffering […]

Wearing makeup dates back to the ancient Egyptians. They were known to wear copper and lead ore on their cheeks and eyes. Over the centuries, women used different types of makeup to make their skin look flawless and to enhance their natural beauty. Today, makeup is a multibillion-dollar industry. Many women, however, do not know […]

Taking good care of our eyes is easy and yet we often take our sense of sight for granted. How many of us take good care of our eyes by ensuring that they are healthy and protected? To help you keep your eyes healthy, here are some simple ways on how to maintain healthy eyes. […]