Women Fitness

Any material such as dust, sand or paint that gets into the eye is called a foreign body. A foreign body in the eye may cause irritation, redness, watering and blurred vision. The Foreign body may either stick to the front of the eye, or penetrate the outer layer of the eye (cornea or sclera) and enter the eye (these objects travel at high speed and are commonly made of metal). … [Read more...]

The healthy eye constantly produces tears that lubricate. When a foreign body irritates the eye or when a person cries, more tears are produced. Tears must have the right balance of oil, water, and mucus to be able to protect your eyes. Without this balance, your eyes become dry and irritated and produce too many tears. Dry eye syndrome (DES) is a common disorder of the tear … [Read more...]

Dry eye syndrome (DES) is a common disorder of the tear film, affecting a significant percentage of the population, especially those older than 40 years. Soft lenses may be recommended for people with dry eyes as they allow oxygen to pass through. There are a number of lifestyle changes that may help some people with dry eyes. If these changes don't improve dry eyes, … [Read more...]