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What are the common causes of eye pain?

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Eye pain can have a variety of causes. It is typically divided into conditions that affect the cornea, conditions that affect of other parts of the eye, and conditions involving other areas of the body that cause pain to be felt in the eye area. Common causes of eye pain typically center around particular parts of the eye. These include the cornea, the white of the eye (sclera), and a thin layer that covers it called the conjunctiva. The colored part of the eye is the iris. The muscles that control the eye, the nerves, and the eyelids can also be sources of eye pain. A problem with the cornea is the most common cause of eye pain. The cornea is the outermost layer of the eye. It has a clear dome-shaped surface that covers the front of the eye. Many disorders that affect the cornea also affect the fluid-filled space between the iris and the inner part of the cornea. The cornea acts as a direct barrier keeping out dirt, germs, and other harmful or foreign partic...

What you need to know about cataracts?

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Cataracts cause more vision problems globally than any other eye condition or disease, and the number of cataracts is increasing with the aging population. A cataract causes a part of the lens to becomes opaque, or cloudy. Light does not pass through easily, and vision becomes blurry, like looking through a fogged-up window. The cloudier the lens, the worse the vision will be. Congenital cataracts may be present at birth or appear shortly after, or at some time during infancy or childhood. Age-related cataracts appear later in life and are the most common type. This article will focus on age-related cataracts. Cataract surgery is a routine operation nowadays and the most common kind of eye surgery. Surgery For severe cataracts, the only effective treatment is surgery. The specialist will recommend surgery if the patient: Is having trouble looking after themselves or someone else Cannot drive or finds driving difficult Has problems leaving the house...

Types of Cataracts

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You usually get cataracts when you're older, but not always. They can show up at birth, after an injury, or because you have another health problem. There are many different types, but they all have one thing in common: a cloudy lens -- the part of your eye that helps you focus light. As a cataract starts growing, it gets harder and harder to see clearly. Your doctor will talk with you about the type you have, and help you figure out your treatment options. Nuclear Cataracts Also called a nuclear sclerotic cataract, this is the kind doctors see most. Anyone who lives long enough usually ends up with one. They form in the center of the lens, known as the nucleus. As they get worse, your reading vision may actually get better at first. It's called second sight, but it's short lived. In time, the lens hardens and turns yellow or even brown. You have a hard time seeing small details, colors get less rich, and you see halos around bright objects at night. ...

Eye Health: 11 Tips for Healthy Eyesight

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Take Care with Screen Time:-  Looking at computer, tablet, TV, and smartphone screens may make your eyes tired and cause eyestrain. Blue light from screens may also damage your eyes. Follow the 20-20-20 rule when logging screen time. This means for every 20 minutes you look at device screen, you should gaze at something that is at least 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds. Use good ergonomics when you are on the computer. Make sure that the screen is at eye level or slightly lower. Sit so you are at approximately 25 inches away from the screen. Make sure you have adequate lighting when you are on the computer. Screen filters are available to minimize glare. Protect Your Eyes from the Sun:-  You know that ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun can burn your skin, but did you know they can also harm your eyes? Potential eye health problems that result from excessive UV sun exposure include cornea burns, cataracts, and macular degeneration. You may even develop skin cancer...