Eye Cancer

Many times, an ophthalmologist finds the melanoma during a routine eye examination, because intraocular melanoma often has no glaringly obvious symptoms. In fact the most common symptom is painless loss of vision.

Those with eye cancer may also experience some other seemingly insignificant symptoms like :

·      Having trouble seeing

·      Losing part of the field of vision

·      Seeing flashes of light

·      Seeing spots, squiggly lines, or floating objects (floaters)

·      Having a dark spot on the iris

Sometimes people with eye cancer do not show any of these symptoms. Or, these symptoms may be caused by a medical condition that is not cancer.

Doctors use many tests to diagnose cancer and find out if it has metastasized (spread). Some tests may also determine which treatments may be the most effective. For most types of cancer, a biopsy is the only way to make a definitive diagnosis of cancer. However, for eye melanoma, a diagnosis can often be made without a biopsy.

As mentioned earlier, most cases of melanoma are found during a regular eye examination. The doctor will examine the eye with a lighted instrument called an ophthalmoscope and a slit lamp (a microscope with a light attached to it).

If you want to know more about eye cancer you should read the original article published on Cancer.Net.

It’s important to stay up to date on eye health information, especially because some eye conditions like glaucoma, besides eye cancer, have no symptoms. Getting an annual eye exam can easily be forgotten, especially with work, family and other obligations. Drop in at 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore in Florida for eye exam at the earliest. You can schedule an eye exam with an Independent Doctor of Optometry.

Polarized Sunglasses

Polarized sunglasses have been popular for years with boaters and fishermen who need to reduce reflected glare from the water surrounding them. But now interest in these types of sunglasses has soared as many people who spend time outdoors have discovered the benefits of polarized lenses.

These sunglasses can be used for driving and, in fact, can reduce glare from a long, flat surface such as the hood of the car or the road's surface.

Polarized lenses contain a special filter that blocks the intense reflected light, reducing glare. Polarized sunglasses offer great advantages for most sports and activities. These sunglasses also can be worn indoors by light-sensitive people, including post-cataract surgery patients and those continually exposed to bright light through windows.

You can read the original article by Erinn Morgan published on allaboutvision.

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Drop in at any of our three locations in Florida of 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore to schedule an eye examination with an Independent Doctor of Optometry, and get yourself fitted with proper polarized sunglasses today.

Color Contact Lenses

Colored contact lenses allow you to change your eye color and create a look that's subtle, bold or anywhere in between — whether you want to enhance your everyday look or rock a crazy design for Halloween and other special occasions.

They are available in two forms

·      Prescription color contacts

·      Plano color contacts

There are three kinds of color contacts

·      Visibility tint

·      Enhancement tint

·      Opaque tint

Choosing the right color contact lens that will suit you best depends on numerous factors, such as your hair color and skin tone. But, ultimately, it depends on the kind of look you want to achieve.

Colored contact lenses are safe — as long as your contacts are properly prescribed, used and cared for. It's essential that you visit your eye care professional for a proper contact lens fitting. This will ensure your colored contacts are safe and comfortable and look natural on your eye.

The original article is published on allaboutvision by Aimee Surtenich.

NEVER buy decorative contact lenses from a store that does not require a prescription.  Contact lenses are never a one-size-fits-all product.  It is actually illegal to sell colored lenses without a prescription in the United States. Contact lenses are considered to be a medical device and medical devices require proper prescriptions and fittings by an eye-care professional. Retailers who sell contact lenses without the proper prescription may face fines.

There are hundreds of options when it comes to purchasing contact lenses. Do read the contact lenses buying guide from 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore®. Also check out the latest special offers.

Green Tea for Eyes

People around the world are now discovering the many different uses to green tea, and its extraordinary benefits to our health. Does green tea really work for the eyes as well?

The eyes seem to go under tremendous stress throughout the day. Baggy, puffy, and lines directly under the eyes can lower one's confidence in the physical appearance. Try the good old fashion tea bag method: Take a tea bag and put in the refrigerator. Only fresh ones work. If you not exactly want to put bags on your eyes, then you can always buy some of the gel products on the market to help fight signs of aging.

Baggy eyes, puffy eyes, and lines under the eyes usually come from poor circulation of the blood to the eyes. Usually the skin around that area dries out and it’s not very moist. Using tea bags work because it provides the lack of moisture around the skin that you don't get enough, while providing the antioxidant effect to fight off toxins around that area. Once the tea bags start to tighten the skin pours. It works extremely well for those with puffy eyes.

Some research has suggest that consuming three cups of green tea a day can reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and so much more. So just drinking this healthy tea daily can possibly improve the function of your daily health ailments.

To know about more about Green Tea you can read the original article published on HubPages.

Your eyes are the windows to the world, but negligence and improper care can take a toll on your eyesight. 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore® keeps you updated on eye health news and various tips about eye care.

Fresh hope for sufferers of lazy eye

University of Maryland-led research team has found a new hope for treating "lazy eye" and other serious visual problems that are usually permanent unless they are corrected in early childhood.

Amblyopia afflicts about three percent of the population, and is a widespread cause of vision loss in children.

It occurs when both eyes are structurally normal, but mismatched - either misaligned, or differently focused, or unequally receptive to visual stimuli because of an obstruction such as a cataract in one eye.

During the so-called “critical period” when a young child’s brain is adapting very quickly to new experiences, the brain builds a powerful neural network connecting the stronger eye to the visual cortex.

But the weaker eye gets less stimulation and develops fewer synapses, or points of connection between neurons. If the underlying cause of amblyopia is resolved early enough, the child’s vision can recover to normal levels.

To read more information you can visit articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com and indiavision.

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