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How Bell’s Palsy Affects the Eyes
Dec 30
In addition to temporarily paralyzing the muscles in your face, Bell's palsy may also cause some distressing changes to your eyes. Fortunately, your ophthalmologist offers treatments that will improve your comfort and protect your eyesight.
Driving When You Have AMD
Dec 30
Vision changes due to macular degeneration may make you wonder if it's safe to get behind the wheel. Although you will most likely need to give up driving if you have severe vision loss, driving may still be possible if you're in the early stages of the disease.
The Link Between Menopause and Dry Eye
Dec 30
Hot flashes, dry and itchy skin, weight gain, and mood swings aren't the only issues women face during menopause. Changing hormone levels may also cause your eyes to become dry and irritated.
What Is Causing Your Eye Pain?
Dec 30
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:
What a Broken Blood Vessel Means for Your Eye
Dec 30
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.
How Botox is Used to Treat Eye Conditions
Dec 30
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.
What is Proptosis and How Is It Treated?
Dec 30
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 protect your eye.
The Do’s and Don’ts of Eye Drops
Dec 30
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 sure that you benefit from the drops.
What Is Strabismus and How Can It Be Treated
Dec 30
Strabismus occurs when the eyes aren't properly aligned. Commonly called "crossed eyes," the condition affects about four percent of the U.S. population, according to the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus.
How to Treat Dry Eye
Dec 30
You're more likely to suffer from dry eye if you don't make enough tears or the tears you make are low quality. Although the condition can be very uncomfortable, home remedies and treatments provided by your ophthalmologist can ease your discomfort.