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Seven Steps to Putting Drops in Your Eyes the Right Way

Eye drops are helpful to a range of different eye problems from dry eyes to glaucoma. While eye drops can be an important part of treatment, if not administered correctly they can cause unnecessary irritation or discomfort. Depending on the treatment type, you may need to use eye drops regularly or for a short time. […]

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Eye Tattoos: The Trend That Could Harm Your Eyes

It’s the newest trend in extreme body modifications; eyeball tattoos. Eyeball tattoos, or sclera tattoos, inject needles containing dyes into the white portions of your eye. Although this may look like a unique way to communicate your individuality, this new trend is extremely dangerous to your eyes and vision. With sclera tattoos, the injected ink […]

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What Are Cataracts?

Cataracts are one of the most common eye issues affecting over twenty-two million Americans over the age of forty. But, what exactly are cataracts and how can they be prevented or treated to avoid vision loss or further complications? In simple terms, a cataract is a clouding of the lens causing vision to become foggy. […]