• Why Do My Eyes Twitch?

    A twitch is a repetitive, involuntary spasm of the muscles surrounding the eye, occurring every few seconds and for as long as a few minutes. They might even come and go for several days or even weeks, typically impacting the lower eyelid but sometimes the upper…

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  • What is the Difference Between an Ophthalmologist and an Optometrist?

    When we speak of eye doctors, it can often be confusing whether to call them ophthalmologists or optometrists. In short, ophthalmologists are medical doctors (MDs); optometrists, on the other hand, are not MDs but are still considered eye doctors upon receipt…

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  • How to Protect Your Eyes from Allergens

    As many as 50 million people in the United States suffer from seasonal allergies, impacting up to 30 percent of adults. Apart from the usual congestion, symptoms often include itchy eyes, watery eyes, red eyes and even swollen eyelids. Allergies can even cause…

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  • How Diabetes Effects Eyesight

    As if diabetes isn’t debilitating enough, it can also cause complications potentially causing severe vision loss. Such complications include diabetic retinopathy, cataracts (the clouding of the eyes) and glaucoma (optic nerve damage caused by increased fluid…

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