Omega-7 fatty acid is an unsaturated fatty acid that is found in some fish, including anchovy, and salmon, as well as olive oil, macadamia oil and sea buckthorn oil. Palmitoleic acid is one of the most common forms of Omega-7s. … Read More

Omega 3’s are fatty acids that have a lot of benefits for your health. The benefits range from helping your body to even helping your brain. To get these benefits, it is recommended that you consume at least 250 to 500 … Read More

Fashion is one of the most popular ways to tell people who we are. What we wear communicates our likes and dislikes, mood, and personality. And if eyes are the windows to our soul, then our daily eyewear is no … Read More

It’s important to remember that your eyes are sensitive to irritation from a range of allergens and chemicals in your environment, which means that drugs have every opportunity to hurt or damage the eyes too. Fortunately, in most cases of … Read More

Parents, and particularly those who were myopic as children, often worry about whether their children will have the same problem. Myopia is an inconvenience but a very common one. It can also easily be treated by wearing contact lenses or … Read More

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts, are both regarded to be two of the leading causes of vision impairment, and potentially acquired blindness across the United States. To date, these two conditions have been responsible for affecting the eyesight of … Read More

While there is no cure at this time for the condition of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), it appears that there are a number of things that people can do to reduce their risk of getting the disease and experiencing the … Read More

As more people across the globe find themselves suffering from the various problems associated with dry eye syndrome, it’s worth noting that there has been a lot of changes in the state of dry eye diagnosis and treatment over the … Read More

Currently, experts estimate that more than 25 million people across the United States will suffer from some form of dry eye disease. There are several different forms of dry eye that people can suffer from, and the condition that you … Read More

Long ago, scientists discovered that there were a class of naturally-occurring pigments in the world that we know today as carotenoids. These substances were brimming with incredible properties and antioxidant benefits that are ideal for maintaining and improving health. Recently, … Read More

It is very important to have a healthy, balanced diet in order to make sure your eyes remain healthy and can function properly for your entire life. There are two nutrients in particular that are very important for this, and … Read More

Pataday eye drops are a type of antihistamine that is used to treat redness and itching in the eyes caused by allergies. It is available on prescription and it is not recommended for those who have irritations as a result … Read More

Styes are generally not a serious medical condition. However, they can be very annoying. They are basically red bumps, with pus in the middle, which form on the outside, and sometimes inside, of the eyelid. On the eyelids, you will … Read More

Before artificial lights were invented, people mainly lived by the light of the sun. Evenings were spent in darkness, with perhaps some candles for a modicum of light. Today, the evenings are as bright as the day, and we don’t … Read More

Chalazia are small bumps that develop when an oil gland on the eyelid becomes blocked. They are similar to styes, with the difference being that styes happen when the oil gland becomes inflamed. Usually, chalazia are larger than styes and … Read More

Diabetic eye disease, or retinopathy, is a condition where the retina, which is the part at the back of the eye that allows us to see, becomes damaged. It is a complication of diabetes and one that affects most diabetics … Read More

Zeaxanthin is an antioxidant pigment that gives a lot of vegetables and fruits their distinctive taste and color. It is a yellow pigment that is usually found in egg yolk, tangerine, orange pepper, orange, saffron, and sweet corn. In other … Read More

Allergy eye drops are a type of liquid medication that is used for people who experience allergies in their eyes. Often, the symptoms of eye allergies are triggered by those things that trigger hay fever, including pet dander, dust, or … Read More

Styes are painful, small lumps that develop either inside or outside of the eyelid. Often, the eyelid turns red and the eye becomes watery. The medical term for a stye is a “hordeolum” and it usually occurs in one eye … Read More

The iris is the part of the eye that has color. It is a membrane filled with colored pigments. Inside its center is the pupil. The iris membrane is actually made from muscular fibers, controlling how much light can get … Read More

The condition of photophobia or light sensitivity, is one wherein you are unable to tolerate light at levels that most people would find acceptable. The result is that any standard light source, from headlights, to street lamps, sunlight, fluorescent lights, … Read More

The wellness habits of Hollywood star Jennifer Aniston aren’t much of a secret. The actress regularly shares tidbits about her life and behavior on various interviews and magazine segments during the course of the year. We’ve learned through various TV … Read More

Warm compresses are incredibly useful when it comes to finding natural ways of relieving the discomforts and issues caused by eye problems. Many people turn to warm compresses when they are suffering from dryness, redness, or irritation in the eye … Read More

The eyes are indeed considered by many to be vital parts of the body, but we often fail to take measures to care for them properly until we begin to notice significant problems with our comfort or vision. Blepharitis is … Read More

Dry eye syndrome is by far one of the most common conditions related to the eyes that a person can suffer from. If you get this condition regularly, then chances are that you are eagerly searching for possible solutions. While … Read More

Lutein is a naturally-occurring carotenoid that can be found in a number of vegetables and fruits, as well as egg yolks. It’s found commonly within the macula in the eye, with smaller amounts located around the optic nerve, lens, and … Read More

The average American spends nine hours every day using a screen, be that a television, computer, tablet, or cellphone. The nonprofit trade association, Vision Council, has reported that this is causing a range of vision problems, including eye strain. Existing … Read More