The eyes are sensitive and fragile parts of the human anatomy. They are also one of the most important parts. Over the course of time, they can be subject to injury and conditions that can compromise your vision and lead to treatments. Eye...
Contacts help millions of people enjoy better vision without the bulk and inconvenience of wearing glasses, but that doesn't mean contacts are without problems. Understanding the proper care and maintenance of contact lenses as well as the risk...
Healthy eyes help children interact with their world, which aids them in developing new abilities. However, at least 5 percent of preschoolers and 25 percent of school-age children have vision problems, and 10 percent of children are at risk for...
Children can have vision problems at birth or develop eyesight issues later in life. However, HealthyChildren.org warns your child is more likely to experience abnormal vision if your family has a history of children with vision problems. The best...
At birth, your newborn can see light and colors and focus on objects that are very close. According to the University of Illinois at Chicago Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, a newborn's vision is approximately 20/400, and slowly...
Several different eye problems can present themselves during the first few months of life. These problems, while mostly treatable, can cause serious issues if not brought to the attention of a pediatrician in a timely manner. Parents should know...
Even though infants cannot tell you there's a problem, if an infant's eyes are tearing, red, crossed or itching, it's clear to many parents that something is wrong. If at any time you suspect a problem, contact your infant's pediatrician who will...
Gluten, the protein found in certain grains, might cause health problems, including celiac disease. This condition results from the body’s inability to absorb gluten, and might damage the inner lining of the intestines. Celiac disease might...
The body requires some amount of cholesterol in order to function properly, but if you have a high-fat diet, you likely consume more cholesterol than your body requires. Blood tests can determine the amount of cholesterol in your blood, and high...
Graves’ disease is one of the most common forms of hyperthyroidism, a condition in which the thyroid gland produces too much of its hormones. Medline Plus lists some of the common symptoms of Graves’ disease as heartbeat...
The thyroid---a bow-tied shaped gland located in the crook of the neck---can become overactive, which means it produces too much thyroid hormone. Graves' disease is the only form of overactive thyroid that causes eye problems, reports Thyroid.org....
Diabetes is a condition in which the body does not produce enough insulin or does not respond properly to the insulin that is produced. This causes blood sugar levels to be chronically high. Patients who have diabetes can develop a number of...
Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil and available in supplements as well as dietary fish are a type of essential fatty acid. The body can't manufacture essential fatty acids, so a person's diet must supply them. Fish oil assists with nerve, cell...
Although twitchy eyes or blurred vision while jogging could be caused by something as simple as particles flying into your eyes or allergies, eye problems during exercise can be symptomatic of a more serious problem. Talk to your doctor before...
Eye problems are common especially among the aging population. Many sites suggest that vitamin supplementation may help with certain diseases related to an aging eye, although there's no cure to most of the eye problems among the aged. Assessing...
Your child may have an eye problem if she has trouble learning to read, falls behind in school for no other apparent reason or squints or blinks frequently. Some eye problems are inevitable, but you can support your child's visual health by...
Babies demonstrate their visual abilities as they gaze at and follow objects with their eyes to "visually track." Even a newborn baby has vision skills such as glancing briefly at colorful objects. A doctor can detect eye problems by examining the...
Detecting eye problems in a 2-month-old infant can be difficult, since your baby can't tell you when something is wrong. However, some children are born with eye conditions or disorders, reports Eye Care America, and failure to detect these...
Genes are the portion of DNA that determine traits such as eye color or height. Genetic disorders may run in families. A child may inherit a specific eye disease such as Stargardt's disease or a complex developmental disorder such as Turner's...
Many diseases and conditions can affect the eyes. Some do not cause permanent damage, but may cause discomfort until resolved. However, some symptoms may seem minor, but may lead to serious eye conditions. If symptoms do not improve within a day...
Adding cayenne pepper to a recipe will spice things up, but this hot pepper might also offer some health benefits. Cayenne contains capsaicin, which users believe holds the medicinal power of the spice. Capsaicin comes in creams and capsules, but...
Regular weight lifting exercises may lead to an increase in the risk for eyesight related issues such as glaucoma and eye floaters. Lifting heavy weights, particularly when holding your breath, creates a temporary increase in eye pressure that...
An old French adage says, "The eyes are the windows to the soul." Yet neuroscientist researchers view the eyes as windows to the brain and are studying how attention, emotions and individual differences affect vision. Yoga postures, breathing and...
Most people will experience some eye trouble at one time or another. Eyes can be tired, dry, bloodshot, infected or itchy, to name a few conditions. Call or see an eye-care professional for any of these problems that last more than a day or two. ...
Seeing spots, flecks, lines or dots in your visual field may make you worry about the state of your eye health. Spots, also called floaters, usually are not harmful and rarely limit vision, according to the American Optometric Association....
Eye problems in toddlers can sometimes go undetected, particularly since their functional visual acuity is not tested through reading or schoolwork. In addition, your toddler's limited communication skills might prevent her from telling you...
Your child's eyes are her windows to the world and tools that will aid in her rapid development. Help keep your child as healthy as possible by looking for signs of common eye problems. Regular vision screening and early detection and treatment of...
Vision problems in babies can prove difficult to assess, since babies can't verbalize a loss or change in vision. Some eye conditions that affect babies are visually obvious. Other conditions are known risks of certain medical procedures, such as...
Warning signs of an eye problem vary with conditions causing changes in the eye. Some eye conditions occur suddenly, causing dramatic changes. Other types of eye diseases gradually damage the eye, causing slow, nearly imperceptible changes. In...
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