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What is eye twitching? Eye twitching — or (more accurately), eyelid twitching — is pretty common. Called “myokymia” in doctor lingo, these annoying twitches usually affect only the lower eyelid of one eye; but the upper eyelid also can twitch. Most eye twitches come and go, but sometimes a twitching eye can last for weeksContinue reading “When is an Eye Twitch Cause for Concern?”

Eye injuries are common among all age groups, but how do you know when you need a doctor? August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month, so let’s talk about what to do and NOT to do when an eye injury occurs. If in Doubt, Call Your Eye Doctor Among our five senses, we depend onContinue reading “How to Respond to an Eye Injury”

Vision myths pervade the internet and YouTube, so how can you separate fact from fiction when it comes to protecting your eyesight? Here are just a few of the most commonly debated questions concerning eyes and vision – and the facts to settle the argument: Using Over-The-Counter Anti-Redness Eye Drops Every Day is Good forContinue reading “Fact vs. Fiction: The Truth About Your Vision”

A stye, or hordeolum, is red lump that develops under the eyelid or at the base of an eyelash. Most styes develop from a bacterial infection in the eyelash root. The inflamed follicle swells and causes pain and tenderness. Symptoms of a Stye A pimple-like bump along the edge of the eye Sensitivity to lightContinue reading “Eye Stye: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment”