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Sunken eyes make people look tired and dull. It also indicates poor health. So, no matter how common it is to have dark, hollow skin under the eyes, it is important to address it. However, atrophy of the region around the eyes is a problem that can be solved by good lifestyle habits and the Ayurvedic approach.

Causes of Sunken Eyeballs

The skin under the eye is very delicate. The slightest lack of care takes a toll on its appearance and health. Dark, sunken eyes can be caused b...more

Amblyopia is commonly known as 'LAZY EYE'. It is a vision development disorder, which affects eyes and the brain during infancy and childhood. It signifies that the eye does not achieve a normal visual acuity even with refractive correction in the form of glasses or contact lens. During normal visual development, the eye and brain learns to 'see' and develop binocularity, that is the ability to perceive depth (Stereoacuity). This occurs in the first 8 to 10 years of life. Each eye transmits a cl...more

A blocked nose is not only annoying but extremely discomforting. Several reasons can be held responsible for it and common cold is certainly not the only one. Some other reasons include:

1. Flu
2. Allergy
3. Sinus

Therefore, the remedial measures for blocked nose vary, depending on the cause that led to it. Some of the ways by which you can redress this problem are:

1. Use a humidifier

Sinusitis is often held responsible for a clogged nose, a condition...more

There are many reasons why we are required to wear glasses or contact lenses including poor vision, far sightedness, inward eyelids and a variety of other conditions. These contact lenses have to cleaned, worn and stored properly so as to avoid complications in the eyes. Contact lens discomfort includes symptoms like redness, puffiness, swelling, itching, watering and burning of the eyes along with cloudy vision and pain.

If you are facing contact lens discomfort, here is what you will...more

Refraction is a test for an eye examination, which measures prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses for individuals. The test can be performed by either an ophthalmologist or optometrist or in layman terms, an eye doctor.

Procedure for the test
In this test, the individual sits on a chair, which has a special device attached to it, called the refractor or phoropter. The individual has to look through the device and properly focus on an eye chart which is exactly 6 meters or 20...more

LASIK or laser in situ keratomileusis, is a form of corrective surgery that help patients who are suffering from nearsightedness (Myopia), farsightedness (Hypermetropia) and even astigmatism (cylindrical power in glasses). This procedure aims at correcting the shape of the cornea, which is the transparent layer that lines the front of the eye. Through this procedure, the cornea is reshaped so that the retina receives a focused light.

So what are the health tips for people going through ...more

A person is said to have a great vision more in a metaphorical way than in the literal sense. However, having both is just so important, especially as the ability to see reduces as a person gets older. Old age comes with its own set of problems, and vision loss is one of them. If kept in check from an early age, however, vision loss can be deferred indefinitely.

While a person's eyesight is likely to deteriorate over the course of his life, there is a lot which can be done in an effort ...more

Dry eyes are a very common condition that causes itchiness and discomfort in the eyes and can lead to further complications, if not treated. This happens when the tear glands don t produce enough tears or the tears don t have the natural lubricating and disinfecting properties.

Symptoms

Symptoms of dry eyes are very simple to notice. The patient will feel the following sensations:

Extreme itchiness.

Pain from scratching.

Light sensitivity.

A ...more

The retina is the layer of the cells which lies in the back of the eyeball. This layer acts as the surface of image formation when the light enters into the eye. When light is reflected onto the retina, optic nerve connected to these cells send impulses to the brain and recognize the image.

In the normal functioning of the eye, the eyes quickly adjust to the light modulation in the surroundings which is sensed by the retina. It is when retina cells lose their ability to sense the change...more

Headaches are common among working people as accumulated stress results in headaches and tiredness. Among the many different causes, strain on the eyes is one of the leading reasons for that annoying headache.

Taking an eye exam is recommended in case you are having headaches. The issues may not always be related to the eyes, but still, a thorough eye check-up is recommended. Strain in the eye is caused when small muscles present in the eye have to put in more effort than usual. Symptom...more