Why Are My Ears Ringing?

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What is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is the medical term for a ringing or buzzing noise in the ears. Most people refer to tinnitus as “ringing in the ears.” However, you may hear more than just ringing. Although you hear sounds in your ears, there’s no external sound source. If you have tinnitus, you may also hear:…

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Understanding Eye Floaters

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Eye floaters look like tiny specks, dots, or circles that appear in your field of vision. They can also take the form of lines or cobwebs that seem to be located directly in front of your eye. If you try to focus on the floaters, you may be surprised that they appear to drift or dart…

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Understanding Ocular Migraines

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Ocular Migraine has been used to refer to a number of migraine subtypes that are characterized by a variety of visual disturbances including visual loss, blind spots, zig-zag lines, or seeing stars. This type of migraine may occur without any accompanying head pain and it’s also not uncommon for a single patient to experience a…

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Can Cataracts Cause Headaches?

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It can be difficult enough to navigate the vision issues associated with cataracts. After all, cataracts cause things to look blurry, hazy, or dull. They might make you see double and increase your sensitivity to light. But can a clouded lens in your eye give you headaches too? Headaches and Your Vision Headaches are not usually…

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Are allergies the cause of your swollen and itchy eyes?

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You may be experiencing eye allergies if your eyes are itchy and are red, tearing or burning. Eye Allergies are a condition that affects millions of Americans and while many people will treat their nasal allergy symptoms most ignore their itchy, red, watery eyes. Causes for Itchy and Watery Eyes Eye allergies happen when your…

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Can Stress Cause Glaucoma?

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Stress affects everyone at some point or another. You may notice your stress levels rising when you’re under a lot of pressure or in an overwhelming situation. While stress isn’t always a bad thing, it can have a physical impact on your body. Stress plays a role in various problems, including skin conditions, headaches, heart…

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