SMOKING HABITS THAT CAN HARM YOUR EYES Lungs and heart are not the only essential organs that get compromised by the habit of smoking. With many years of smoking, vision also begins to degenerate, but because blindness isn’t life-threatening, this worrisome fact is...
Is Your Baby’s Eye Watering Too Much? It Could Be A Sign of Epiphora
SIGNS OF EPIPHORA Infants come with their own, special share of common baby-related illnesses. But, along with the usual coughs, colds and digestive troubles, parents also have to be constantly aware of signs of problems related to the eye. Babies cannot communicate...
8 Million Americans Have Ocular Rosacea. What it Means!?
WHAT TO DO WITH OCULAR ROSACEA Rosacea is chronic skin disorder that is so easy to spot, we all know what it is. Typically beginning after the age of 30, Rosacea causes a flaming redness to appear on the cheeks, nose, chin or forehead. Sometimes, the ruddiness even...
Going on a Winter Vacation after LASIK Surgery? (Do’s and Don’ts)
VACATION AFTER LASIK SURGERY It’s pretty common for people to undergo LASIK surgery before their annual winter vacation. After all, who doesn’t want to look great during their holidays, and be able to take selfies and family photos without glasses? Winter vacation...
Traditional Holiday Desserts For Diabetics
DIABETIC PUDDINGS, PIES, AND COOKIES 1. Diabetic Christmas Pudding • A no-sugar Chtistmas pudding with carrots and apples to keep it moist and cinnamon and mixed spice to warm it up nicely Ingredients: 125g plain flour 125g fresh white breadcrumbs 25g shredded...
How To Prepare Diabetic-Friendly Drinks For Christmas
DIABETIC-FRIENDLY DRINKS Who doesn’t love a hostess who knows how to put on a sumptuous table for Christmas? Who except diabetic guests, that is, because they’re pretty much invited to salivate at the rich, creamy dishes, puddings and pies without being able to sample...
Are You Choosing Christmas Toys That are Safe for Your Children’s Eyes?
TOYS SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN A toy store at Christmastime is an irresistible destination for both parents and children. Everything from the festive window dressings, to attractive discounts and fabulous Holiday stock displays are designed to promote the season’s impulse...
Break the Bad Habit of Ignoring your Eyes During Winter
FACTS ABOUT WINTER DRY EYES SYNDROME One part of our body that receives the worst of winter weather is our eyes. And yet, while we take care to hydrate our skin with winter creams and wear chapstick to prevent cracking and flaking of our lips, the eyes are neglected...
De-Stress Your Eyes with Quick Yoga Techniques (Part 2)
SIMPLE EXERCISES WHEN FEELING EYE STRAIN In Part 1 of this series about Yoga for the eyes, we demonstrated a few simple exercises that you can do whenever you feel eye strain or eye tiredness coming on. In Part 2, we will explore a set of “thumb-and-eye” Yoga...
First Aid Treatment for Minor Eye Injuries
FIRST AID TIPS FOR POSSIBLE EYE INJURIES First Aid for specks or foreign particles in the eye • Do not rub, or try to remove the irritant from your eye, as you may end up scratching the cornea. • Do not use sharp objects like tweezers. • If the particle is embedded in...