Minor eye scratches

Eye patches probably do not improve healing of small scratches to the eye, and may even slow down recovery and cause other problems. Minor superficial scratches can be painful and cause blurry vision and sensitive to light. 

The cornea will usually heal by themselves within two to three days.

A corneal abrasion is the injuries of the cornea that only affect the surface and it often treated with eye ointment. People often use an eye patch, sometimes putting padding or tape on the eye to keep it shut.

The researchers from the Cochrane Collaboration looked for clinical trials to study the effects of eye patching on corneal abrasions.

For more details about Minor Eye Scratches you can read the original article published on pubmedhealth.

The human eye is an amazing organ that most of us rely on every waking moment of the day.  From morning till night, our vision allows us to see beautiful Florida sunsets, our beloved family and much more.  

Here at 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore, our main goal is to keep you up-to-date on everything related to eye care and eye health. You can drop in any of our three locations in Florida.

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Eye Color Reveal Health Risks

An article by Madeline Vann, MPH, Medically reviewed by Niya Jones MD, MPH, published on everydayhealth, talks about the how eye color reveal health risks. While we are highlighting only the eye problems to be expected, to know more about these and other problems, we recommend that you read the original article (link given above).

You can't judge a person's health by her eye color, but there are some truths about color and health that can be surprising. Health risks or certain physical abilities may be related to eye color, you really can’t predict health outcomes or quality of vision based on color alone.

Here are some factoids about eye color.

Blue eyes: According to the Ruth Williams, MD, president-elect of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and an ophthalmologist at the Wheaton Eye Clinic in Chicago.”People with blue eye tend to be more light-sensitive due to due to the sparsity of light-absorbing pigment in the eye”.

Gray, green, and blue eyes: Lighter-colored eyes may mean an increased risk for cancer because lighter eyes have less pigment to protect them from harmful ultraviolet rays. "People with light iris color need to be diligent in wearing UV-protected sunglasses," advises Dr. Williams.

Brown eyes: A study done at the University of Louisville showed that people with brown eyes have slightly better reaction times when participating in certain athletic activities than light-eyed people.

Annual eye exams will help you stay on top of changes in the blood vessels in the eye that could reflect the effects of diabetes, high blood pressure, or glaucoma. You can drop in at 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore any of our three locations in Florida for your eye exam.

Tips to Care for Your Eyeglasses

Your eyeglasses are an important part of your overall appearance and can greatly improve your vision. Taking care of your eye glasses and lenses is also very important.

Here are some tips how to care for your glasses.

• Always rinse your glasses off
• Use sprays or cleansers that are specifically made to clean eyeglass lenses.
• Allow your glasses to air dry.
• NEVER use paper towels, tissue, or napkins to dry your lenses
• Hold your frames by gripping the piece that crosses the bridge of the nose.
• Store your glasses when you're not wearing them.
• Don't lay your glasses lens down.
• Washing your glasses at least once a day will keep your lenses in their optimal state.

To know more about how to care for your eyeglass, read the original article published on americasbest.com

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Eye Discharge

Eye discharge is a yellowish, sticky, crusty, substance that can sometimes make your eyes feel like they have been glued shut. Eye discharge can be present in both children and adults, and it affects males and females equally.  It can be temporary—such as when you wake up in the morning—or persistent in that case medical attention should be required.

It is harmful part of your body’s natural system but in some cases it can be serious problem for your eyes. There are many reasons why your eye produces discharge.

Here is few reason of eye discharge:

·      Exposure to chemicals

·      Eye infection

·      Dry eyes

·      Allergic reaction

·      Hay fever

·      Orbital cellulitis

There are different treatments available depending on why your eyes are producing the discharge. If you feel like there is sever problem of discharge, ask your doctor about oral antibiotics or antibiotic eye drops to reduce the symptoms.

To know more about eye discharge you can read the article published on eyehealthweb.

Our eyes are very delicate organs, and we should plan routine eye exams whether or not we notice any problems.

By getting your eyes checked regularly, you’ll be able to keep them healthy your whole life. Neglect can be costly!

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Sunburn and Eye Pain or Vision Problems

The eyes are very sensitive to sunlight. Sun burning your eyes can cause damage to the light-sensitive membrane that covers the inside of the eyeball (retina) or damage to the lens (which can eventually cause cataracts).

You might also have pain, more tearing, and a gritty feeling in your eyes if they have been sunburned. These symptoms usually begin several hours after being in the sun. If these symptoms do not go away, an evaluation by a doctor is needed.

Here are symptoms which indicate the vision problems from sun exposure:

·      Partial or complete vision loss.

·      Burning pain.

·      A feeling that something is in your eye.

·      Decreased vision.

·      Photophobia.

You should take a step before it’s too late to protect your vision from sun exposure. Sunglasses are the best thing for eyes because they block the UV rays. Keeping your eyes healthy and vision clear is very important. 

For more details you can read the original article about Sunburn and Eye Pain and Vision Problems by Primary Medical Reviewer: William H. Blahd Jr. MD. FACEP and Specialist Medical Reviewer: H. Michael O’Connor, MD.  Published on webmd.com

It’s important to have regular vision screening performed on a consistent basis. You can get an appointment and schedule an eye exam with a 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore Independent Optometrist in Florida.

Eyedrops

It has been noticed that eye drops are a common treatment for eye related problems or conditions likes dry eyes, pinkeye, allergies, infections, and after surgery. People use eye drop when they have eye problems like irritation, itching etc . These drops are usually given by eye doctor. You should not take any eye drops without consulting your doctor. Eye drop is usually prescribed to relief your eye from eye problems.

 Eye drop do helps in eye related problems but before using eye drop you should get your eyes examined by your eye optometrists

For more information you can read the original article published on webmd.com.

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