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Dry Eyes/Blepharitis

Overview, Dry Eyes:

Dry eyes, often referred to as Dry Eye Syndrome, is the most frequent patient complaint to eye doctors. About 15% of the population in all groups experience varying degrees of dry eye syndromes. Like most eye conditions, Dry Eye Syndrome is often related to health conditions in the rest of the body. It is commonly associated with dryness of other mucous membranes, interior body surfaces such as joints and brittle nails. It can also be a sign of dige ...

Computer Eye Syndrome
What is Computer Eye Syndrome?
As a result, working at a computer for a long period of time without breaks can cause unnatural strain on us that can result in a condition called “computer fatigue syndrome”. Computer users have shown to have a reduced average blinking time while using computers, which, according to Japanese investigators, causes a major risk of developing transient, or short-term dry eyes.

Over a period of time, excessive computer use can ha ...

Floaters
What are Floaters
Floaters are the name for these small dark shapes that appear before your eyes floating through your field of vision. They are clumps of protein. They look like dots, squiggles, strands or any of a hundred other shapes. Though annoying, floaters are harmless, and there are ways to prevent them through proper diet.

Warning: If you suddenly notice new spots in your vision, see your eye doctor right away to rule out serious problems. A sudden increase of floaters can ...

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Eye Problems

Blurred and deteriorating vision is a common occurrence with MS. The reason is almost certainly caused when the myelin sheath develops scar tissue after being damaged during an auto-immune-system attack.

Squint

As will most childhood problems a squint is almost certainly caused by either a nutritional deficiency during the development of the baby in the womb or damage caused by eating high levels of starchy foods during pregnancy. This  may also be contributed to by the infant being given starchy food in its formative years.