Vision Care

Dry eyes are the least likely symptom of early menopause and menopause that you would think of. It is not often mentioned as being a menopausal symptom most of the time. Menopausal and post-menopausal women often complain of dry eyes but it is with some ‘digging’ that a connection might be made. There are symptoms and causes of dry eye. There are treatments for early menopause symptoms including dry eye. Symptoms of Dry Eye Though dry eyes are not usually connected to menopause,... more

Many people suffer from dry eyes in varying degrees of severity. The symptoms can range from occasional and mild inconvenience to waking up to the eyelids stuck together and even adhering to the eye surface with acute discomfort lasting all day. In order to determine possible causes and treatment it is necessary to have an understanding of how the surface of the eyes function. Eyes are dependent upon tears to keep them constantly moist and lubricated to maintain comfort and vision. Tears consist... more

The dry eyes cause can come from many environmental aspects, aging, contact lenses and some eye health problems. If you find yourself with a problem with your eyes, you should consult a doctor if you have not figured out why this is occurring. You might need special medicated eye drops or some other type of help with the problem. If it is environmental, you might need to change the way you do some things. Environmental conditions can cause dry eyes. If you spend time in the sun without sunglasses... more

Dry Eyes is caused when our eyes produce tears that lack the moisture and lubrication that keep our eyes protected. When there is an imbalance in the tear system, people may experience dry eyes. A person with dry eyes may experience a feeling of sand in the eye. He usually has a decrease in the amount of tear production. What do tears do? Tears are a major protective agent for the eyes. They not only wash away dust from the eyes, they also soothe the eyes, provide oxygen and nutrients to the cornea,... more

The eye is a vital organ that converts the reflected light from an object into neuron signals and feed them to the brain for processing and identification of the object. The eyes can suffer from various conditions such as myopia, hyperopia, conjunctivitis, cataract, astigmatism, glaucoma, sty, infection and tumors. The eyelids blink several times a minute to clean the eyes and keep them moist, using the secretion of tears from the lacrimal gland. The lids also have a fast reflex action to protect... more