An estimated 20% of the world’s population suffers from allergic disease and may present as red itchy eyes, rhinitis (runny nose), asthma, and allergic conjunctivitis. Ocular allergies are specific immunologic changes that result in inflammation on the conjunctival surface. This is a response to an increased level of Mast cells in the surface tissue and will result in a mild allergic reaction. When immunoglobulin E is introduced and interacts with a mixture of mast cells, lymphocytes and eosinophils,... more
Do you suffer from sore irritable eyes? Are your eyes often red and swollen and do you suffer from dark rings and puffiness around your eyes? Well there are quite a number of ways you can treat sore eyes without having to resort to expensive creams and lotions. Very few people realize that there are a number of specific exercises and regular steps you can take to keep your eyes healthy and working properly. If you start a regular regime of self-administered eye related treatments you can reduce... more
If you need to learn about dry eye care, you are not alone. Studies show that more than 3.2 million people in the United States need dry eye care. The condition is most prevalent in women; eight percent of women over the age of 50 in the United States need dry eye care. What Are The Symptoms Of Dry Eyes? Sufferers of dry eye syndrome experience: * Burning eyes * Scratchy eyes * Stringy discharge in the eyes * Excessive tearing * Intolerance of smoke and wind * Blurry vision What Are the Causes Of... more
Absolutely white, whites of the eye, is a myth. Veins in the eyes are and must be visible in healthy eyes. It is only when the red veins are dilated, the eye appears red. The drying up of lubricants and other protective fluids in the eye can cause irritation in the eye and result in unaccustomed redness and dilation of the veins in the eye. This makes the veins stand out on the whites of the eye giving the eye a reddish color. Dry eye is also known as Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS), or keratitis... more
The incidence of dry eyes in America has grown dramatically over the past decade as the environment has changed, and the average age of Americans has increased. As such, new and better therapeutic alternatives are required to treat this chronic and potentially damaging condition. While most individuals simply chose to live with the discomfort of dry eyes, the physiological changes that can, and do occur as a result of decreased tear flow are worth noting. Dry eyes can occur either as a result of... more
Typically, when you think about finding menopause relief you don’t automatically think of dry eyes. Yet over 60% of women are affected by dry eyes, and much of the reason is directly related to the hormonal change during menopause. Dry eyes can be very annoying, and it can also cause scarring on the cornea, develop into ulcers and even lead to infections. The eye fluids normally carry away dust and debris, once this ceases there is a higher incidence of infections. What are some dry eye symptoms? Everyone... more
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, it will... 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
