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Contact lenses and allergies

Posted on November 29, 2009 with No Comments

Today there is approximately 40 million contact lens users in the United States, of which, 75% have at a time or two reported allergic reactions. Due to allergies, different forms of eye pain are a frequent complaint. Any ophthalmologist would say that an allergy could easily be treated or better yet, prevented, with the proper eye care and right information about allergies.

Allergies are reactions to allergens or non-parasitic antigens from dust, dust mites, pollen, mold and many others. When these allergens get into the eyes, they cause eye pain, itchiness, redness or inflammation. Allergies also bring about other eye infections, pain, discomfort, teary-eyes, and some even have bouts with blurry vision. Now, contact lenses are attractive to allergens as they act like sponges. Allergens begin to build up in the contact lens because of inappropriate treatment; in this case allergies worsen the condition of the eyes.

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The Truth about Aging and its Effects on the Eyes

Posted on November 26, 2009 with No Comments

One very common misconception relating to eye pain and the different symptoms and the causes of this problem is given to aging. However, most senior or elderly people up to the age of 80 could attest that they still have great eye sights despite of their ripe old age. A person’s vision would inevitably weaken as he or she tends to grow older, but proper care for your eyes could spell a great difference in the condition and quality of your vision. There are countless ways on how to take good care of your eyes and prevent certain eye pain symptoms.

Here is a list of important steps you ought to take in preventing eye pain and vision problems.

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