Just when we think that the Nebraska winter is winding down, we are sacked with another round of heavy snowfall. If you and your family members are spending time in the bright, glaring snow, your eyes could be susceptible to a condition called snow blindness.
Does the thought of living without your contact lenses leave you weary and bleary-eyed? We understand how much you love your lenses, but did you know that your trusty little contacts case could be home to pesky germs that are harmful to your health?
Have you ever tried to pair a purple tie with a navy suit while thinking they match perfectly? These wardrobe mishaps are sometimes the result of what most of us refer to as color vision deficiency or “color blindness.” Color blindness occurs when the eye is unable to distinguish between certain colors.
Although there is no current cure for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), studies show that healthy eating habits may reduce the risk of AMD, or delay its progression.
There are few sensations worse than the feeling of getting something in your eye. Whether something blows into your peepers on a windy day or you accidentally poke your eye with your mascara brush, the pain is excruciating. But if you’re still experiencing pain, tearing, or redness hours later, it is likely that you have scratched your eye– a problem also known as corneal abrasion.
Amidst the holiday frenzy, you’ve been spending hours in front of your computer screen trying to nab the perfect deals on the hottest holiday gifts. While gazing at your computer screen, smartphone, or other digital devices for long periods won’t cause permanent eye damage, it may make your eyes may feel dry and tired.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year– delicious food, spirited festivities, and quality time with friends and family. Unfortunately, the weeks leading up to this special time of year can be clouded by crowds, chaos, and stress. Amidst the commotion, important things like our health often take a backseat. Our exercise routine disappears, our kitchens (and stomachs) fill up with baked goods, and our stress levels rise.
World Diabetes Day was November 14. Do you know your risks? Diabetes is a chronic disease where your body isn’t able to produce and use insulin because of high blood sugar levels. Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to heart disease, stroke, blindness, high blood pressure, kidney disease, and many other potential complications.
Your jet set lifestyle can take its toll on you, but if your red eye doesn’t seem to disappear after a good night’s sleep, there may be larger health issues at play. Rather than being the primary issue, red eyes are often a symptom of some other problem, the severity of which can be extremely variable.
If the eyes are the windows to the soul, you like to make sure your eye makeup is the fancy front room drapes. Hare a few tips to keep your eyes healthy while still giving them the curb appeal you desire:
