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A subconjunctival haemorrhage, is caused when the blood vessels in the clear conjunctiva break and cause eye redness in the white sclera, it is similar to a bruise but in the eye. Read more now.
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Officially known as “rheum,” eye discharge is a mixture of tears, oils, and cells. Learn more on eye discharge, what it is, and how to get rid of it.
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Sclera is a scientific term that describes what most people call the “whites” of the eyes. Read on to find various conditions that can affect the health and colour of the sclera.
Ever wondered why all baby's eyes are blue, how fast do we blink, or what percentage of coloured blind people are male? Thought so.
Here we have explained 24 interesting facts relating to the eyes, great for those wanting to up their general knowledge for the pub quiz.One question that often comes up when trying to decide between contact lenses and eyeglasses is the cost.
Many people wonder if contacts lenses cost less over time than conventional prescription glasses, the answer is somewhat complex and depends on your specific circumstances.Here we compare the cost of glasses verses contact lenses and what else you might want to consider before making your choice.Presbyopia is an eye condition that makes it harder to focus on objects close to you. This usually happens within a few years of your fortieth birthday, but can happen at any point in your life.
Presbyopia is also known as age-related farsightedness or long-sightedness. Objects that are far away are easier to focus on, but objects closer to your eyes may become blurry or smeary.Here we explain what presbyopia is, what causes it, and what treatments are available.Seasonal allergic conjunctivitis, commonly referred to as hay fever, is caused by air-born pollen particles released by plants during specific times of the year.
It generally peaks in the spring months and again in the late summer months if ragweed pollen induced.
Discover which pollen's to avoid and when, plus find out how you can help relieve symptoms.