When we go to buy a frame for eye glasses, majority of us only check the shape of frame or only try to know the brand to which they belong to. However, the fact is that you should also check other features of the frame before buying it. The process of choosing an eyeglass frame should not only involve checking fashion aspects like their patterns and colors; you must also check their materials. Knowing the material of the frames is important as the weaknesses and strengths of the frames depend on this factor.  There are some frames that are light weight, some other flexible and some others are hypo-allergenic. In this article, we have discussed about features of eyeglass frames manufactured using different materials. Plastic: The plastic eyeglass frames are available in wide range of colors.  [...] 

Cataract is a condition causing clouding of the lens of our eyes that is responsible for focusing the images on nerve tissues located on our eyes’ back. Cataract in its advanced stage can result in dimmed vision and decreased visual clarity. The condition is usually treated by removing the clouded lenses. Majority of the cataract patients undergo a surgery in which the diseased lens get replaced by an artificial permanent lens called the intraocular lens. Intraocular lenses can be of different types; below, we have discussed about the 4 major types of intraocular lenses. Monofocal lens: Individuals choosing monofocal lenses during cataract surgery usually need contact lenses or glasses for providing correction of the visual distances located outside the implant’s fixed focus. If you have  [...] 

If the fluids entering our eyes do not drain out normally, there’s an increase in our intraocular pressure. This might lead to serious eye conditions like glaucoma. The intraocular pressure can be reduced using eye drops meant for treatment of glaucoma; however, these drops might cause side effects like eye irritation and redness. To prevent these side effects of glaucoma eye drops, you can sue certain herbal remedies for reducing eye pressure. Bilberry: This is a native fruit of Europe. However, supplements of the fruit are available in stores of almost every nation of the world. According to herbalists, the active ingredients present in bilberry can help in improving our vision. A research conducted in the year 2010 also revealed that bilberry can protect us against glaucoma. Mostly, eye  [...] 

One may suffer from serious problems as a result of sticking of contact lenses under the eyelid or on the eye. To avoid these problems it is extremely important to remove the stuck lens as quickly as possible. The longer will the lens remain stuck to the eyelid or eye, the more will be one’s chances of experiencing serious complications like abrasions and infections. Below, we have discussed how to remove a stuck contact lens. Wash the hands thoroughly using water and soap. This will ensure that you hands are germ free and prevent all kinds of contamination when you will be touching your eye for removing the stuck lens. You must dry the hands using a clean cloth or towel before beginning the procedure. The first thing you will need to do is finding out the position of the lens in the eye.  [...] 

If you want your eyeglasses to last for a long time, you should clean it on a regular basis. Cleaning the glasses properly will help you in prolonging life of lenses. You can clean these glasses using easily available ingredients like toothpaste. Below we have discussed how to clean the eyeglasses using toothpaste. Step 1: Hold the eyeglasses by its frame, between forefinger and thumb of any of your hands. Do not press the frame hard as majority of the frames of today are extremely delicate. Ste 2: Before initiating the actual cleaning procedure, wash the eyeglass lenses carefully using normal tap water. Washing the lenses will remove the dust from them. Step 3: Take out some toothpaste from the tube and polish the lenses using it. Never use the gel formula toothpastes or toothpastes containing  [...] 

You can have homeopathic medications for treating almost all diseases known to us. There are also several homeopathic remedies for eye problems. In this article, we’ll be informing you about the medications commonly prescribed to people experiencing dry and itchy eyes. These medications work by initiating natural response of our body towards irritation and promote self-healing. If you are experiencing severe dryness, irritation and itching in your eyes, the homeopathic doctor will ask you to have a few dosages of one of the following medications. Pulsatilla Nigrican: According to homeopathic doctors, this homeopathic remedy can treat burning and itching of eyes effectively. The remedy is also widely used for treating sties of inflamed eyelids. The other name for Pulsatilla Nigrican is windflower. Mezereum:  [...] 

Pink eye diagnosis is done through physical examination of the patients, analysis of the patient’s medical history and symptoms and some laboratory tests. Information on Pink Eye Diagnosis Pink eye can be an extremely irritating condition. However, if diagnosed early and treated properly, the signs of pink eye and the infection as a whole can subside quickly. Your general physician will identify occurrence of conjunctivitis through comprehensive eye test. He might also ask you to visit an eye specialist or optometrist for more specific diagnosis and treatment. The doctor will first jot down your medical history and ask you whether you have experienced similar symptoms in the past. This will help him to understand whether the pink eye is caused due to any underlying health disorder or environmental  [...] 

We develop bloodshot eyes or red eyes when blood vessels within our eyes get irritated or enlarged. Red eyes can occur due to several conditions and circumstances. Some cases of bloodshot eyes are triggered by severe medical conditions and should be treated immediately. However, on majority of the occasions red eyes are results of mild eye irritations that subside within a few hours without or with little treatment. In this article, we have discussed a few simple remedies for eliminating bloodshot eyes. The simplest and most effective way of getting rid of bloodshot eyes is taking a nap. Often we develop red eyes due to sleep deprivation and eye strain; offering rest to the eyes for some time relieves the strain and in the process eliminates red eyes. Avoid watching television or sitting in  [...] 

Fungal infections of the eyes are not very common. In fact, these are the rarest forms of fungal infections that can have serious effects on the eye, ranging from redness, pain, irritation and eventually loss of eyesight. There are two common types of fungal infections of the eye – candida endophthalmitis and fusarium keratitis. Both these conditions are very serious in nature and they can cause permanent damage to the eyesight. It is very important to take good care of these problems, and medical attention and treatment is must. Candida endophthalmitis is caused by a typical fungus that normally resides within our body. These are organisms that can be found in the genital tract of females, on the respiratory tract and the intestinal tract in general. These funguses can infect any of the  [...] 

Nearsightedness can be defined as the vision condition marked by difficulty in seeing the objects far away clearly; however, a person with nearsightedness can see the objects close to him clearly. Below, we have discussed about the most effective homeopathic remedies for nearsightedness. Agaricus Muscarius: This homeopathic medication is prescribed when the patients feel that his eyes are pieced by ice needles and experience severe pain in the eyes. Some other signs indicating that Agaricus Muscarius will be effective in treating nearsightedness are: reading difficulty, delirium, fearlessness, vertigo due to sunlight, irregular heartbeat, coughing episodes accompanied by sneezing and swelling, redness, itching and burning sensation of the skin etc. Carboneum Sulphuratum: The signs that indicate  [...]