Category Archives: Eye Health

Do people always ask you, “Are you crying?” because your eyes are watering? Do your watery eyes impede your ability to do daily tasks? Are you annoyed by constantly wiping away tears? Your eyes water for several different reasons, including as a natural mechanism to remove debris and other threats that may enter your eye. ...click here to read more

Blepharospasm treatment can be a savior for those who suffer from blepharospasm, or BEB as it is often called. What is blepharospasm? It is a rare neurological disorder that is characterized by involuntary muscle spasms and contractions of muscles around the eyes. BEB stands for benign essential blepharospasm, which means that it is not life-threatening. ...click here to read more

When someone experiences involuntary muscle spasms and contractions of the eye muscles, it is called blepharospasm. The term is often referred to as BEB or benign essential blepharospasm because it is not life-threatening, and the word “essential” in medical terms means “of unknown cause.” Blepharo is a word used to describe the “eyelid” and spasm ...click here to read more

Chemosis is an inflammatory condition referring to a swollen conjunctiva; the mucous membrane that covers the sclera or the whites of the eyeball. Swelling of the conjunctiva can lead the eye to become irritated and presents as the outer surface looking watery or gelatinous in appearance. Chemosis is a non-specific symptom that can have any ...click here to read more

An estimated 253 million people around the world live with vision impairment, with about 36 million of these individuals classified as legally blind. Of all those suffering from vision impairment, 81 percent of them are aged 50 years or older. The unfortunate truth about all cases of vision impairment is that over 80 percent can ...click here to read more

Experiencing a vitreous hemorrhage involves the leakage of blood into the fluid contained within the eye, known as vitreous humor, also known as the vitreous body. It is estimated that vitreous hemorrhage has an incidence of seven cases per 100,000, making it one of the most common causes of acute and subacute decreases in vision. ...click here to read more

Double vision (diplopia) can be caused by thyroid disease, stroke or multiple sclerosis (MS). Double vision is when a single object appears blurred or doubled. Double vision can be temporary or it can occur all the time. Double vision can be horizontal, vertical or diagonal. There are three types of diplopia: binocular double vision, monocular ...click here to read more

Oscillopsia refers to a visual disturbance where those affected experience swinging or oscillating vision. Patients often report that objects on the horizon of their eye vision move back and forth as well as up and down, making it difficult to effectively capture and recognize an object. Patients also describe having blurred or double vision. Many ...click here to read more

Have you ever experienced an eye twitch? You know, that sensation that your eyelid is just twitching so rapidly that you’re almost embarrassed to look someone in the face in fear that they can see it. Maybe this twitch is temporary and only occurs once. Maybe this twitch occurs several times throughout the day. It’s ...click here to read more

Mucus fishing syndrome is characterized by the continuous action of “fishing” or pulling strands of mucus that have accumulated in the lower eyelids. This condition typically begins with eye irritation that leads to excessive mucus production. Due to increased levels of discomfort and irritation in the eye or eyes, sufferers often attempt to remove excess ...click here to read more

There are many causes of fatigue including poor sleep, bad diet, lack of exercise, and even medical conditions. But did you know that your computer, tablet, and smartphones are also causing you to be fatigued? It’s true, and it’s becoming a growing problem as more and more of us are being exposed to long hours ...click here to read more

According to a survey conducted by the Glaucoma Research Foundation, 16 percent of African Americans and 9 percent of Caucasians were unfamiliar with the debilitating eye condition. It is not understanding the risk of glaucoma that often leads individuals to succumb to its negative effects of increased eye pressure. This is why, here at Bel ...click here to read more

Yoga is comprised of a group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices that help promote health and well-being. These types of exercises may also extend to other less appreciated muscles, such as the ones found in your eyes by performing eye yoga. Yoga for healthy eyes can help improve their functioning and even overcome various ...click here to read more

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness in America for people over the age of 45. Our vision naturally declines as we age, but for some, it can get so bad that performing everyday tasks becomes a challenge. Other common eye diseases that can occur when aging include cataracts and glaucoma, and ...click here to read more