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Eye Hygiene 101

5/1/2024

Most of us have heard about the importance of good oral hygiene, such as regular brushing and flossing. Good oral hygiene helps protect your teeth and reduce the risk of dental problems. The same is true for good eye hygiene.

Eye hygiene involves daily practices that help keep the eyelids and lashes clean.

Are Certain Eye Diseases More Common in Women? | National Women’s Health Month

5/1/2024

Eye diseases can affect anyone, regardless of age and gender. However, research indicates that females are more likely than males to develop some forms of eye diseases.

May is National Women’s Health Month. It is a good opportunity to understand the gender differences in eye health and the steps you can take to protect your vision.

Summer Eye Allergy or Infection?

5/1/2024

Have you ever experienced itchy, burning, red eyes? Sometimes, we chalk up the symptoms above to eye allergies. Spring is not the only season for eye allergies. Common culprits, such as pollen from grass, trees, and weeds, can cause problems in the summer and even into the fall.

However, eye infections can also cause similar symptoms.

Scratched Eye: What should you do?

5/1/2024

Eye scratches are very common, and many are not serious, but some scratches can put you at risk for an eye infection or affect vision. Doctors often refer to an eye scratch as a corneal abrasion. It is essential to understand what to do and not do if you sustain an eye scratch to prevent things from worsening.

The article below explains what to do and what to avoid with an eye scratch.

Eye Hygiene 101

Are Certain Eye Diseases More Common in Women? | National Women’s Health Month

Summer Eye Allergy or Infection?

Scratched Eye: What should you do?

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