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Eye allergies — red, itchy, watery eyes that are bothered by the same irritants that cause sneezing and a runny nose among seasonal allergy sufferers — are very common. The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology estimates that 50 million people in the United States have seasonal allergies, affecting up to 30 percent of adults andContinue reading “Eye allergies: Get relief from itchy, watery eyes”

The controversy surrounding the measles vaccine and vaccinations in general have been in the media spotlight recently as a result of the measles outbreak that began both locally and nationally. Hundreds of measles cases have been reported worldwide, according to California Health Officials. How Measles Affects the Eyes Measles is a highly contagious virus thatContinue reading “Measles Can Lead to Vision Loss and Blindness”

Along with causing heart and kidney problems, untreated high blood pressure can also affect your eyesight and lead to eye disease. Hypertension can cause damage to the blood vessels in the retina, the area at the back of the eye where images focus. This eye disease is known as hypertensive retinopathy. The damage can be serious if hypertension is not treated. What Are the Symptoms of Hypertensive Retinopathy? A person typically won’t experience symptoms of mildContinue reading “High Blood Pressure and Eye Disease”