A subconjunctival haemorrhage can sound like a scary condition, and chances are you will panic if you have one. In layman’s terms, a subconjunctival haemorrhage is a broken blood vessel in your eye, but there is usually no cause to worry. In rare cases, it may require treatment, but the problem usually disappears by itself within one to three weeks without causing any pain. A blood vessel in the eye may break for a variety of reasons and there are… Read More ➝
The slightest eye-related problem can cause great discomfort to contact lens wearers, even when it does not pose a threat to eyesight. One such problem is blepharitis, which is the medical term for eyelid irritation. The condition can be treated at home, but this must follow a diagnosis made by an eye care professional. In its website section dedicated to common eye-related problems and tips for healthy eyes, leading contact lens manufacturer Bausch + Lomb notes that blepharitis comes in… Read More ➝
The extensive use of technology in modern-day homes and work environments is taking its toll on our eyes. But it is not the only cause of eye fatigue, EyeHealthWeb notes in an article about tired eyes. Here are the most common symptoms of tired eyes, and the main reasons for them. You can tell if you are experiencing eye fatigue by the presence of certain symptoms. These include redness or irritation, difficulty in focusing ,and heightened sensitivity to light. You… Read More ➝
A duo of Canadian researchers has published the results of a study suggesting that total darkness could be the answer to restoring vision. As revealed by their publication in the Current Biology Journal, the experiment was conducted on kittens with amblyopia, a condition popularly known as ‘lazy eye’. The kittens used in the study had their amblyopia induced through monocular deprivation, which is to say depriving one eye of visual input. Kevin Duffy and Donald Mitchell, the Dalhousie University researchers… Read More ➝
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