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What Is Causing Your Eye Pain?
11 Common Causes of Eye Pain It's only natural to worry if you have pain in or around your eyes. Although it's important to see the ophthalmologist if your eyes hurt, pain doesn't necessarily mean that you have a serious problem. Your pain could be caused by: 1. Dry Eye. Dry eye ...
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Dec
What a Broken Blood Vessel Means for Your Eye
A Broken Blood Vessel In Your Eye: Is It a Cause for Concern? Seeing a red spot on your eye when you look in the mirror can be a little frightening. Fortunately, subconjunctival hemorrhages, or broken blood vessels, are rarely serious. What Causes Broken Blood Vessels? A network ...
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Dec
How Botox is Used to Treat Eye Conditions
Can Botox Help Your Eye Condition? Botox injections aren't just a good idea if you want to look younger. The injections are also helpful in treating a variety of eye conditions. The Botox Effect Botox injections block nerve impulses that control muscle contractions. As a result...
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Dec
What is Proptosis and How Is It Treated?
What is Proptosis? If your eye bulges outward, you may have an eye problem called proptosis. Although the condition is often related to thyroid disease, it can have other causes. If you are diagnosed with proptosis, your ophthalmologist will offer treatments that will help you pr...
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Dec
What You Need to Know About Optic Neuritis
What Is Optic Neuritis? Blurry, faded vision accompanied by eye pain could be a sign that you have optic neuritis. The condition affects the optic nerve, which carries electrical impulses from your eyes to your brain. Prompt treatment can help protect your eyesight if you develop...
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Dec
The Do’s and Don’ts of Eye Drops
Are You Using Your Eye Drops Correctly? Eye drops ease redness, itching, and dry eye and also treats eye conditions ranging from glaucoma to infections. Unfortunately, the drops won't be effective if you don't use them properly. These eye drops do's and don'ts will help make sur...
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First Aid for Eye Emergencies
Do You Know What to Do in Case of an Eye Care Emergency? Do you know how to handle an eye emergency? Learning these first aid basics can help you protect your sight. Cuts to the Eye Protecting the eye is an important step after a puncture to the eye or eyelids. The American Acad...
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Dec
Eye Muscle Surgery to Treat Strabismus
Are Your Eyes Misaligned? Eye Muscle Surgery May Offer the Perfect Solution Eye muscle surgery can help improve your vision if you or your child have strabismus, a condition that affects the alignment of the eyes. Even a seemingly minor misalignment can cause vision problems that...
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Dec
Eye Irritation: Causes and Remedies
What to Do About Eye Irritation Eye irritation is a common complaint, particularly during allergy season. Itchy, watery, burning eyes aren't just uncomfortable but can make reading, using your laptop, or even driving unpleasant or difficult. Common Causes of Eye Irritation It's d...
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Dec
Treating Eye Cancer
Eye Cancer Treatment OptionsCancer can affect any part of the body, including the eyes. The disease can start in the eyes or may spread from other parts of the body. Treatment for this kind of cancer is focused on killing the cancer cells while preserving as much of your vision a...
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Dec
Procedures to Correct Refractive Errors
Ready to Give Up Your Glasses or Contacts? These Refractive Procedures Can Improve Your Vision Eyeglasses and contact lenses aren't the only options if your vision is less than perfect. Refractive procedures can help you see clearly and offer long-term results. Why Refraction Is ...
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Dec
Look to Your Eyes for Clues About Your Health
What Your Eyes Say About Your Health Regular eye examinations are not only essential for good vision but also help you maintain your health. Changes in your eyes can be the first signs of serious diseases and conditions ranging from diabetes to multiple sclerosis to high blood pr...
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