DRY EYE
Dry eye is a common eye condition that occurs when the eyes do not produce enough tears or when the quality of the tears is not sufficient to keep the eye surface properly lubricated. This can cause discomfort and even affect vision.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is an eye disease that affects the optic nerve — the structure responsible for sending visual information captured by the eyes to the brain.
VISUAL THERAPY OR BEHAVIORAL OPTOMETRY
It is a generic term for alternative medicine treatments that use eye exercises.
Sunglasses on cloudy days? YES! And here’s why:
Did you know that even on cloudy days, up to 80% of UV rays can pass through the clouds? These rays can cause long-term damage to your vision, such as:
SUMMER: SUNGLASSES OR CONTACT LENSES?
If you are one of those people who likes to spend the day at the sea or in the pool, be careful with the use of contact lenses, any contact with water can be harmful to your vision! If you like running even in high temperatures, contact lenses are the best option, as they avoid the discomfort of glasses slipping.
PRISMATIC LENSES AND THE BENEFITS IN YOUR LIFE
Incorrect posture can cause various health problems, but postural correction can involve the use of specific ophthalmic lenses. For a diagnosis like this, a consultation with a behavioral optometrist specialized in the area is necessary.
DO PREGNANCY HORMONES AFFECT VISION?
We know that high hormone production is associated with nausea, headaches, aversion to odors and foods, heartburn, among others. However, another important effect that arises is variations in vision. These variations are related to low tear production, itching, dry eyes, etc. However, if you do not have any underlying pathology, this is all normal.
CONJUNCTIVITIS IN BABIES: SYMPTOMS, TREATMENTS AND CARE
Conjunctivitis in babies is a type of inflammation in the eye that can cause symptoms such as redness, yellowish or greenish secretions, itching or discomfort in the affected eye. Conjunctivitis in babies can be caused by infection of the eyes with microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses or fungi. In other cases, due to allergies caused by contact with pollen, mold, etc.
