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How to Whiten Your Eyes

May 21, 2023 angelaLeave a comment

Eye redness is caused by several factors. They include allergies, eye strain, sleepiness, viral and bacterial conjunctivitis, dry eye syndrome, and contact lenses use. Yellow eyes are caused by jaundice. Jaundice is the yellowing of the skin. This condition can be caused by health issues such as liver cirrhosis, malaria, pancreatitis, autoimmune diseases, and liver cancer. Sun exposure can also cause eye discoloration.
To make your eyes whiter, you should use eye drops or artificial tears. However, the true way to treat it is to address the underlying problem. To alleviate eye allergies, you should avoid whatever triggers them. …

What You Should not do After Eye Dilation by Your Eye Doctor

May 21, 2023 angelaLeave a comment

After eye dilation, there are things that you should not do.
Take the following precautions after you have had your eyes dilated:

Avoid driving as your vision will be blurred and sensitive to light because of the eye drops. So, wear sunglasses and ask your loved one to drive you home.
Do not look directly into the sun. Too much light will make your eyes strain leading to headaches.
Avoid staring at digital screens as the blue light from electronic screens leads to digital eye strains.
Do not read letters in small font. Struggling to see small fonts will cause fatigue, eye strains, and …

Test Your Vision with 3 Different Eye Charts

May 21, 2023 angelaLeave a comment

What is an eye chart?
Used by eye doctors to measure the vision of a patient and compare it to the chart. The different types of eye charts include the Snellen eye chart, the tumbling E eye chart, and the Jaeger eye chart.
The Snellen eye chart
It was developed by Herman Snellen. It is a classic example containing 11 rows of capital letters which get smaller. When a patient is getting an eye exam, they are asked to find the smallest line of letters they can read and read it out loud. Your visual acuity is excellent if you can read letters at the bottom row.
“Tumbling E” eye chart
This test is a …

What to Expect in an Astigmatism Test

May 21, 2023 angelaLeave a comment

An astigmatism test is done during an all-inclusive eye exam by your doctor. Astigmatism symptoms include headaches, eye strain, and distorted vision.
To check for astigmatism, the tests below are performed:

Refraction: In an eye exam, there are two types of refraction. They are manual and automated refraction.
Visual Acuity Test: An eye chart is used to test your visual acuity with or without your current lenses. It determines how severe your astigmatism is.
Keratometry: It involves measuring your cornea curvature to perceive unequal curves in various meridians of the cornea. A Keratometer instrument …

Eye Exam Frequency

January 20, 2023 angelaLeave a comment

Professionals who specialize in the care of eyes recommend eye checks once between one to two years. It may depend on your age, use of corrective lenses, and risk factors. Although screening is done in schools, it’s not a substitute for comprehensive eye checkups that can point out the underlying causes of vision problems.
Children’s Eye Exam Frequency
Regular eye exams are essential for children to detect vision problems that may influence their learning. Professionals recommend a first eye check-up at 6 months, at age 3, and before joining grade one. Those without risk factors can have yearly exams until age 18, …