With the winter season upon us, it’s time to start thinking about how to protect your eyes during the colder weather. Cold weather can be extremely irritating and potentially dangerous to the eyes. People often notice that their eyes get watery and tear up. Some of the simplest ways to get relief is to use… Continue Reading »
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What Effect Does Exercise Have on the Health of Your Eyes?
Many of us know that exercising can help us maintain good health. But did you know that having a regular exercise regimen can also reduce the risk of eye disease? Exercise Improves Eye Health Many eye diseases are linked to other health problems, such as heart disease and diabetes. So it stands to reason that… Continue Reading »
Just How Good is Marijuana for Treating Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is an eye condition characterized by increased pressure within the eye that causes gradual loss of sight. Many people have heard that marijuana lowers eye pressure, so naturally they want to know whether they should use it to treat their glaucoma. So what’s our verdict? Is Marijuana Good for Treating Glaucoma? Smoking or ingesting… Continue Reading »
The Danger of Seeing Double Vision (aka Diplopia)
Double vision, or Diplopia, is an eye problem that should never be ignored. Specifically, double vision is the perception of two images of a single object seen adjacent to each other (horizontally, vertically, or obliquely), or overlapping each other. Double vision is referred to as “monocular” when the doubled image is perceived by an eye… Continue Reading »