Your gender, age, climate, work environment and habits can make you vulnerable to dry eyes. The symptoms of dry eyes, redness, itchiness and burning, are uncomfortable and distracting. Mild dehydration can make the symptoms of dry eyes even worse.
The eyes respond to conditions that threaten their comfort or health. For many people with eye conditions, the eye will have a discharge that may appear thick or watery, depending on the condition affecting the eye. If a person does not know the...
When your newborn gets something in her eye, it can cause severe irritation. If one of your newborn's eyes is watering and appears red and irritated, she may have something in her eye. While deeply embedded foreign objects should be removed by a...
Approximately 6 percent of newborns are affected by a blocked tear duct, according to Andorra Pediatrics. This condition can cause your baby's eye to water, even when she isn't crying. Generally, the nostril on the same side as the blocked duct...
Rosacea is a skin condition that results from a bacterial infection. This is a chronic condition that typically affects adults. When rosacea infects the face, it can lead to red skin lesions that may progress into small pus-filled sores. Sometimes...
Running warm tap water over an injured eye is one way to treat a minor eye injury. Do not touch or press on the eye during irrigation or flushing and flush for 10 or 15 minutes. Keep in mind that this is only effective for minor eye injuries....
Conventional farming makes use of several pesticides and herbicides to help improve crop yield, many of which can prove harmful to humans. One type of pesticide used in agriculture is iron phosphate. While iron phosphate can prove less dangerous...
Hyperglycemia, also known as high blood sugar, is a condition in which excessive levels of glucose are found circulating in the blood. It is most often associated with diabetes, but other conditions can lead to abnormally high blood sugar levels....
Safety goggles and other eye protection products help maintain the health and safety of your eyes. Protecting your eyes is important because even a minor injury can result in life-long vision problems. Using protective eyewear may reduce your rate...
Dark circles under the eyes can age you and make you look tired, even when you've had plenty of sleep. Some eye gels can reduce that unsightly, under-eye pigmentation, but one gel doesn't work for every user. Your own results will depend on the...
The iris is the colored muscle, called the sphincter muscle, of the eye that expands and contracts the pupil to control the amount of light entering the eye. In an eye that functions properly, the pupil will appear larger in low light and look...
A red bump on your upper eyelid can be both painful and unsightly. A stye, or hordeolum, is the most common type of eyelid bump, according to MedlinePlus. A stye will usually get better with home treatment, but medical treatment may be necessary...
Olay Professional Pro-X Eye Restoration Complex and Clinique All About Eyes Rich creams are designed to treat dark circles around the eyes. Olay's formula was developed by dermatologists and Procter & Gamble Beauty Scientists, according to the...
The scenic state of Rhode Island offers plenty of activities for children during the warm-weather months. Whether your children like to explore the outdoors or prefer to stay indoors at a museum, Rhode Island has activities to suit any preference...
Boneless, skinless chicken is a versatile and healthy choice for lunch or dinner. If you opt for chicken breasts, a 4-ounce serving has just 110 calories and 2.5 grams of fat, but provides you nearly half of your daily requirement for protein. The...
The muscles of the face, like any other muscle group in the body, must be exercised on a regular basis to maintain tone and function, says the Health Guidance Organization. In roughly 10 minutes a day, facial exercises can improve circulation and...
Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye. The conjunctiva is the membrane of the eyelid and eye surface. If the conjunctiva gets inflamed, it will turn red and swell. The eye may burn and itch and it...
Eating and drinking like our Paleolithic ancestors can make you healthier, stronger and more energetic, according to Loren Cordain, author of "The Paleo Diet." Many followers of the Paleo lifestyle eschew bottled water along with milk, juice and...
Dark circles under your eyes can cause you to appear older and more tired than you really are. These circles can be the result of sleepless nights or caused by genetics that predispose you to develop these circles. In order to combat them, you can...
Visitors with a discerning eye for nature and a proclivity for the outdoors will enjoy their visit to "The Emerald City," as Seattle is nicknamed. It is so called because of the abundance of green parks and forests. There is something for...
Water shortages in some areas of the country are common, even in areas where fresh water seems abundant. Conserving water is important because, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, only 2.8 percent of the water on the...
We all have a colony of good bacteria in our intestines and stomachs known as gut flora. They help boost our immune systems and maintain the balance between the good and bad bacteria, an imbalance that can cause diarrhea. Children are...
Eye conditions will typically cause symptoms. A common symptom, the feeling of burning on the surface of the eye, may indicate a variety of conditions. If the burning sensation continues without improvement, it's important to have an evaluation...
Mint tea and other types of herbal teas, have been used regularly in holistic and Asian medicine for their healing and relaxation properties. If you suffer from dry, swollen or puffy eyes, mint tea bags can be used as a form of hot compression...
Several environmental and biological factors can lead to puffiness and swelling in the under-eye and eyelid region. This includes allergies and excess fluid retention. Several lifestyle modifications and home remedies can help reduce swelling and...
In the condition dry eye syndrome, the available tears do not provide enough moisture for the eye, according to the MayoClinic.com. In some cases, the eye does not produce enough tears and in other cases, the tears that are produced are not very...
If you've gotten plenty of sleep but still look tired, it may be due to the puffy bags underneath your eyes. Puffy eyes are caused by heredity, sagging skin under the eyes or water retention due to diet or allergies. If you chronically suffer from...
Eye irritation due to swimming, or chemical conjunctivitis, is a common problem experienced by those who swim in chlorinated pools. Caused by irritants such as chlorine, air pollution or chemical exposure, chemical conjunctivitis is an...
Tea tree oil comes from the leaves of the tea tree, scientifically known as the Melaleuca alternifolia, a tree native to Australia. Some people use tea tree oil on their skin as a method of treating bacterial and fungal infections, or they add the...
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