Common Eye Problems & Conditions
Dry Eyes occur when the quality or quantity of your tears are insufficient to keep the surface of your eyes moist. The tear ducts, glands and cornea all work together to supply a constant flow of tears to the eye, which is spread across the eye through blinking. The tear itself is made up of water (giving moisture), oils (giving lubrication), mucous (for even spreading) as well as antibodies and special proteins (for protection from infection). Without a good flow of good quality tears and regular blinking, dry eyes can occur.
Posted on 08 November 2010
Red Eye is a common problem, when your eyes appear red and feel sore and irritated. This can be due to our environment or our lifestyle activities which can cause dry eyes and make them feel sore or because they have been mildly irritated, causing the blood vessels on the white surface of the eyes to become enlarged.
Posted on 08 November 2010
Chances are you take your eyes for granted, figuring that as long as you can see fine, everything must be okay.
Posted on 14 October 2010
Your eyes are very sensitive instruments that require the same type of attention as your skin. Like your skin, your eyes are adversely affected by too much exposure to the sun and toxins and require vitamins and nutrients to remain healthy.
Posted on 14 October 2010
Whatever your reason, it is important to handle your contact lenses carefully in order to avoid infections and other eye problems.
Posted on 14 October 2010