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Styes — How to Treat Them, How to Avoid Them
Styes in your eyes? Keep your eyes clean and resist the urge to rub, even during allergy season. This can go a long way toward avoiding these uncomfortable bumps.
What To Know About the Drug That Grows Thick Eyelashes
It’s rare for the same medication to be used for both medicinal and cosmetic purposes. But bimatoprost (also sold as Latisse®) can do both. In addition to treating glaucoma, it can be used to grow and thicken eyelashes.
Don’t Rub It! First Aid Tips for 5 Eye Irritants + Injuries
Most eye injuries, like getting soap or a tiny foreign body in the eye, are minor. Others, such as those that occur in some work environments or during sports play, require prompt medical attention.
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What to Do When Medications Affect Your Vision
As you fill a new prescription, you might not think of the impact it could have on your eyes. Yet some prescription drugs and even a few over-the-counter remedies can have serious visual side effects.
Avoid These Eye Infections From Bad Contact Lens Habits
If you’ve ever slept in your contact lenses, worn them past the prescribed replacement schedule, or gone for a dip in the community pool without taking them out, rethink your habits. The time or money you may save is not worth the risk of infection.
5 Ways to Maintain Good Vision and Healthy Eyes
Your eyes play a crucial role in how you move through the world. Follow these simple steps to maintain good vision and enjoy lifelong eye health.
15 Fascinating Facts About Your Eyes
Do you know where the fastest muscles in your body are? Do you think your eyes stay the same size throughout your life? Discover surprising stats about the most prized of all our senses: your vision.
How to Avoid Eye Strain During Virtual Learning
Are your kids on screens all day for virtual learning? Learn how extended screen time can affect a child’s eyes and what you can do to avoid problems.
Can Using Too Much Aspirin Hurt Your Eyes?
Could your aspirin use be putting your eyesight at risk for age-related macular degeneration (AMD)? Learn about the health benefits and potential risks of regular aspirin use.
