My Eye Is Bloody Red!

My Eye Is Bloody Red!

Waking up to or looking in a mirror to discover a bloody looking eye can be quite terrifying. The good news is, it often is not as serious as it may look. The eye is filled with many small, and some large, blood vessels. These blood vessels can be prone to leak and...
What is My Visual Field?

What is My Visual Field?

Eyesight involves two different abilities. One is called Acuity. That is your ability to see details, read print, recognize faces, and things like that. The other is called Visual Field. That is your ability to see the area around you, detect movements, and perceive...
My Eyes Get Tired. Will Exercise Help?

My Eyes Get Tired. Will Exercise Help?

A businesswoman told me that her eyes feel very tired by the end of her long day at work. She wanted to know if there were exercises she could do to help her eyes to not become so tired. She did an internet search for “eye exercises” and was amazed at the confusing...
Blepharitis Treatments

Blepharitis Treatments

Do you suffer from sore, red, itchy or swollen eyelids? Do your eyes feel gritty or like there’s something in them? You could be experiencing a buildup of bacteria and oily flakes on your eyelash line. This bacteria causes inflammation of the eyelid margin which can...
The Importance of Sunglasses

The Importance of Sunglasses

With summer approaching and temperatures rising, it becomes easier to remember to reach for your sunglasses. However, don’t forget, sunglasses hold the same value even in the winter months for the protection and health of your eyes from UV light. Ultraviolet light,...
Why Are My Eyes Itching?

Why Are My Eyes Itching?

Why Are My Eyes Itching? Like the rest of your body, the tissue around your eyes can react to the environment. The most common cause of itchy eyes is allergy. Allergens are the things you are sensitive to and cause your itching. The skin that lines the inside of your...