Eye and Ear Health
Eye and Ear HealthEyelash Mites: What to Know
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…
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Eye and Ear HealthEye Bleeding: What You Need to Know
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…
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Eye and Ear HealthWhat Is an External Eyelid Stye?
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…
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Eye and Ear HealthAre Medications Causing Dry Eye?
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 symptoms include: Feeling like there’s something in your eye Burning and…
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Eye and Ear HealthIs It Safe To Use Eye Drops Regularly?
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…
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Eye and Ear HealthHow Shingles Can Affect The Eyes
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…
Read MoreEye and Ear HealthIs Coffee Bad for Your Eyes?
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,…
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Eye and Ear HealthHabits That Are Bad for Your Eyes
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…
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