Eye and Ear Health

January 17, 2022

Conjunctivitis is an infection that causes discomfort, redness, and irritation in the tissues that line the eyes. It is more commonly referred to as “pink-eye.” Most cases of conjunctivitis are caused by viruses or bacteria. Vernal conjunctivitis, on the other hand,…

January 16, 2022

What are eyelash mites? Eyelash mites are caused by two types of Demodex mites. The two types are called Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis. Both types of mites are microscopic, so you can’t see them with the naked eye. They’re naturally prevalent…

January 15, 2022

Eye bleeding typically means bleeding or a broken blood vessel below the outer surface of the eye. The entire white part of your eye may look red or bloodshot, or you may have spots or areas of red in the…

January 12, 2022

An external eyelid stye is a red, painful bump on the surface of the eyelid. The bump may resemble a pimple and be tender to the touch. An external stye can appear anywhere on the eyelid. However, it is most likely to…

January 9, 2022

Dry eye is a very common problem.  It affects women more than men and becomes more prevalent as people get older.  It can present in many ways but typical dry eye symptoms include: Feeling like there’s something in your eye…

January 8, 2022

The very short answer is NO. Excessive use can actually make the redness in your eyes worse and could lead to several other more serious risks.  Here’s the slightly longer answer. There are plenty of eye “Redness Relief” products on…

January 7, 2022

You might be familiar with shingles often referred to as the “adult” version of chickenpox. But did you know that sometimes shingles can affect the eyes? What is shingles? Shingles, or herpes zoster, is a viral infection caused by the…

January 5, 2022

In 2017, the National Coffee Drinking Trends report showed that 62 percent of the more than 3,000 people who participated in the online survey said they drink coffee daily. This was up from 57 percent in 2016, said the report,…

January 1, 2022

The start of a new year is a perfect time to embrace healthy lifestyle changes. It’s also a great opportunity to let go of the behaviors that are working against you. Here are some habits that you should try to…