Eye Infection and Inflammation
Eye and Ear HealthYour Essential Guide to Safe Contact Lens Wear: Do鈥檚 and Don鈥檛s
September 28, 2025
Contact lenses can be life-changing, offering clear vision without the need for glasses. They give you freedom for sports, social events, and everyday life. But with that convenience comes responsibility. Without proper care, contacts can put your eyes at risk鈥
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Eye and Ear HealthWhat Is This Bump on My Eyeball? Common Causes and When to Seek Medical Attention
November 27, 2024
If you've ever noticed a bump on your eyeball or eyelid, you鈥檙e not alone. Bumps in or around the eye can vary widely, from harmless cysts to symptoms of infections or other conditions. Some bumps are common and go away鈥
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Eye and Ear HealthWhat is a Chalazion and Should I Be Concerned About It?
November 21, 2024
Have you ever noticed a small, painless bump on your eyelid and wondered what it could be? It鈥檚 possible you have a chalazion鈥攁 common condition that appears as a small lump on the eyelid. While chalazia are usually harmless, knowing鈥
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Eye and Ear HealthHow Can I Get Healthy White Eyes?
November 12, 2022
That鈥檚 an unusual question, isn鈥檛 it? Most of the time, people wonder how they can get healthy white teeth, as there seem to be no end to toothpaste commercials that promise a great smile. You may, however, be concerned about鈥
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Eye and Ear HealthImportant Halloween Eye Safety Tips
October 20, 2022
Halloween is a festive time that people of all ages look forward to, but it can be shockingly hazardous to your eyes. However, every year hospital emergency rooms see hundreds of eye injuries related to common costume accessories, including: contact鈥
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Advances in Eye CareDo eye vitamins improve vision?
October 18, 2022
While there are many causes for blurry vision including needing prescription eyeglasses, excessive digital screen use and eye infections, vitamins have been shown to help keep the eyes healthy and lower the risk of certain eye diseases. Many of these vitamins can鈥
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Eye and Ear HealthAre allergies the cause of your swollen and itchy eyes?
April 15, 2022
You may be experiencing eye allergies if your eyes are itchy and are red, tearing or burning. Eye Allergies are a condition that affects millions of Americans and while many people will treat their nasal allergy symptoms most ignore their鈥
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Eye and Ear HealthThe Best Treatments to Get Rid of a Stye
April 6, 2022
A stye (spelled STYE, not STY like where the pigs live) is a usually harmless but irritating bump on your eyelid. In most cases a stye will go away on its own, but there are several treatments that can help鈥
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Getting CareWhat Is Considered A True Eye Emergency?
February 26, 2022
Even though Ophthalmologists see dozens of 鈥渆mergencies鈥 a day in the office, and we are happy to see them, few of them are true emergencies. An eye emergency is defined as a condition requiring prompt medical attention due to a鈥
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