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3 Things to Do if You Injure Your Eye
Eye injuries are some of the scariest wounds to receive. Because the eyes are so vulnerable and delicate, sustaining damage to them can leave anyone confused about what to do. That’s why it’s important to know what steps to take – and what not to do – before one...
What is a Blocked Tear Duct?
Your tears do more than express your most intense emotions. They also lubricate your eyes, even when you aren’t crying. While they’re meant to drain into your body after they have done their job, a blocked tear duct can prevent them from flowing away from your eyes....
How Shingles Can Affect Your Eyes
Shingles is a viral infection instigated by the same virus that causes chicken pox. It can create a painful rash on any part of your body. Usually, this looks like a strip of blisters that wraps around either side of your torso. Up to 20% of shingles cases involve the...
What Is Corneal Laceration?
It’s always both uncomfortable and worrying when you get a foreign object in your eye. While most of these wounds can be treated with prescription eye drops and care, a corneal laceration presents a far more serious situation. These deep cuts in the eye require...
How Stress Can Affect Your Vision
Stress can have many adverse effects on both your physical and mental health. You may already know that stress can cause physical issues such as heart disease, high blood pressure, skin conditions, and asthma. It can also lead to issues such as anxiety, depression,...
Causes, Types, and Symptoms of Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a serious condition that affects millions of Americans each year. When it is left untreated, it can cause a loss of vision and even blindness. It is one of the most common causes of blindness for people over the age of 60. The damage caused by glaucoma can...
Allergy Season is Coming. How to Avoid Itchy Eyes
Seasonal allergy season is creeping up on the desert. For every palo verde covered in golden glory, there will be an Arizonan cursing each yellow flower. Arizona might not see the pollen counts that some greener states do, but we have plenty of airborne allergies to...
3 Things That Can Irritate Your Eyes
Your eye health is important to both your vision and your overall well-being. Not only should you have a thorough annual checkup, but you should also try to avoid irritants that may aggravate your eyes. This can be a challenge, especially in the Sonoran Desert where...
4 Tips for Contact Lens Hygiene
Contact lenses are a fantastic alternative to glasses! They can make playing sports more convenient and promote greater comfort for people who need to wear headphones for work or play. Best of all, they allow the world to see your face unobstructed! Contacts do...
New Year’s Resolutions for Healthier Eyes
The new year is here! With the turn of a calendar page, we all have a fresh start and a chance to set goals to work on during the year ahead. Make better eye health a priority during 2023 by setting New Year’s resolutions that keep you seeing clearly all year long. If...
Can Autoimmune Diseases Affect Vision?
Autoimmune diseases can cause issues throughout a person’s body. While some physical side effects of these conditions are predictable, others may surprise those patients who cope with them. You might not expect a condition that affects the intestines to have symptoms...
Photophobia (Light Sensitivity) Explained
Arizona receives more than its fair share of sunshine. For some people, those bright beams of sunlight cause discomfort or pain. These people may suffer from photophobia, or light sensitivity, and may find that everyday life in the Sonoran desert is an uncomfortable...