Homemade Eye Drops: Risks, Benefits, and More

More people are seeking complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) for eye diseases and conditions. But you might want to wait for more studies before practicing CAM on…

How to Safely Flush Out Your Eye

Why do you need to flush out your eye? Your eyebrow ridges, eyelashes, eyelids, and tears are part of a safety system designed to protect your eyes…

How to Read Your Eye Prescription

The abbreviations, numbers, and plus (+) or minus (-) signs on your eye prescription have different meanings depending on how well you see. They can also change…

Is There a Connection Between Styes and Stress?

Styes can develop when the oil-producing gland in your eyelid becomes infected with bacteria. Stress can lower your immunity, which may be the connection. Styes are painful,…

Optometrists, Ophthalmologists, and Opticians: What’s the Difference?

An optometrist provides routine eye care. In contrast, an ophthalmologist focuses on surgical procedures for eye conditions, and an optician helps you fit eyeglasses and other vision…

Pink Eye: What Does it Look Like?

Pink eye is known for the dark pink to red color that happens from inflammation and irritation in the white part of your eye. You can also…

Who Is at Risk of a Detached Retina?

Family medical history and preexisting health conditions are among the many risk factors for retinal detachment. I’m at high risk thanks to several factors, and it makes…

How Do I Remove a Contact Stuck in My Eye?

Overview Contact lenses are one of the most popular ways to correct vision issues because so many options are available and they’re so easy to use. But…

Pelvic Floor Therapy for IBS

This form of physical therapy targets the muscles of the pelvic floor, which can play a crucial role in both bowel and bladder function. Irritable bowel syndrome…

Does Crohn’s Disease Affect Fertility?

More studies are needed to better understand Crohn’s effects on fertility and reproductive health. Here’s what we know so far. People with Crohn’s disease may be concerned…