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  [...] 

Retinitis pigmentosa is defined as a progressive eye disorder mostly affecting children. Individuals with retinitis pigmentosa experience vision changes, which might eventually result in complete vision loss. Medical studies have found that one develops this condition primarily due to genetic disorders; till date the scientists have not discovered any treatment that can prevent or reverse the damage caused by retinitis pigmentosa. But, there are certain nutrients that can slow down the progression of this eye disorder. Eye specialists recommend a vitamin A rich diet for people diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa. A study conducted on the effects of vitamin A on the progression of retinitis pigmentosa has shown that consuming a daily dose of 15,000 to 18,000 IU vitamin A has successfully slowed  [...] 

Cataract occurs when the innate translucent lens within the eye, situated at the rear of the iris develops cloudiness over a period of time. The eye lens focuses light on the retina of the eye hence images would be appearing lucid & distortion-free. Cataract generally arises in a rather slow manner as people age however could atypically arise swiftly. It could afflict the duo eyes; however it isn’t common for the condition in one of the eyes advancing more swiftly. This condition largely affects approximately sixty percent of individuals in their sixties & more than 1 ½ million people undergo cataract surgery in the U.S. annually. Cataracts are the main reason for making people blind globally with around twenty-two million people in America in their forties & more suffering from  [...] 

Eye floaters are tiny spots or thread-similar objects which could be viewed clearly especially when one’s eyes move & look at a rather vivid thing like pages on laptop screens or the bluish skies. On majority of the instances, eye floaters aren’t causing any issues. Equivalence about Eye Floaters Envisage the core portion of your eyes (corpus vitreum) as being a firm icy orb or a firm lucid jellylike matter at birth. As one grows this frost orb begins turning liquid-like & begins pulling on the retina, the deepest part of the backside of the eyeballs. Such a process could be leading to flashes (due to the pulling of the gel-similar matter along the nerve sheet of the retina) or eye floaters (cells which are afloat in the core portion of the eyes & are observed by the middle  [...] 

The longer one lives, greater the thrashing one’s eyesight takes –with blurriness in vision, the unavoidable eye glasses & more regular trips to the ophthalmologists. As per a Duke Univ. trial, females have a greater likelihood as compared to males of developing eyesight issues as they age. Long life is one factor though hormones also are culpable, particularly menopausal phase. Rightly stated, our eyes are duo additional body areas that are afflicted by vacillating levels of progesterone-estrogen. Yet, several vision-salvaging steps could be taken, from eating a healthful diet to smoke cessation. Here are six age-linked eye problems & advice for sound eye health. Cataract Globally, the main reason of sightlessness, are cloudiness in the usually translucent lens of the eyes. It  [...] 

Corneal abrasions cases are widespread and there’s generally a past of small traumas due to scratches, grits or eye contacts issue. In case there’s isn’t any history then a penetrative or high velocity injury could be taken into consideration that might have been overlooked during that time (for instance, when one mowed the lawns) or reasons apart from abrasions like HSV infection. Corneal abrasion might even surface when the eyelids are not closing appropriately, for instance people suffering from neuropathy or insentient patients. What the Ophthalmologist would inquire ? What the sufferer has been doing during the time. Nature & dimension of the item – was it pointed or blunted – the pace of collision. If this can be a high speed injury case. For instance from the use of power  [...] 

Is blurriness in eyesight, faded colours & issues trying to see clearly during nights bothering you? For majority of the people who wear specs, signs like these would be signalling that it’s time for getting a higher power eye prescription. However for several thousand people between forty-five & sixty-five years of age who are otherwise in good health, these could be indicative of eye cataracts. Extraordinarily, nearly 1 from 7 people in the middle-age group might ail from eye cataracts & might be unaware of the issue & simply suppose that their vision impairment is actually aging-linked deteriorating which could be rectified by the use of reading eye glasses. Around three lakh patients underwent eye cataracts surgeries on the National Health Services during 2010, though  [...] 

Retinal detachment is a grave eye condition affecting every ten thousand individuals mostly in their forties often due to innate aging. Those individuals who suffer from severe nearsightedness, presence of family past of retinal issues or have been through eye operation have a greater likelihood of developing this condition. When the eye is injured significantly, it too might be causal to retinal detachment. If earlier treatment is not administered, retinal detachment could lead to eyesight failure & perhaps sightlessness. Anatomy of the Retina Retina is a fine sheath of photosensitive tissue lining the backside of the eyes. Light on gaining entry is directed by the lens & cornea to the retina which then converts the light rays into electric impulses conveyed by optic nerve and reaching  [...] 

Retinal vein occlusion (RVO) is an obstruction of the smallish veins carrying blood from the retinal area. Retina is the tissue layer situated at the backside of the inner eye and helps in converting light image into nerve signalling & sending them to the brain. Retinal vein occlusion Causes, occurrence & Risk Factors Retinal vein occlusion mostly arises due to arterial hardness or ASVD (arteriosclerosis) & blood clots forming. Obstructions of smallish branch veins or Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion in the retinal region mostly develops due to thickening or hardening of arteries in the retina due to arteriosclerosis and crossing over thus exerting strain on the retinal vein. Retinal Vein Occlusion Risk Factors Hypertension Arteriosclerosis Eye problems like glaucoma, CME, vitreous  [...]