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What Causes Eye Twitching During Pregnancy, and What Can You Do?
Eye twitching while pregnant? You might have anticipated morning sickness, swelling, and cravings, but this irritating symptom probably wasn’t on your checklist. Yet here it is, and you’re far from the only person dealing with it. With eye twitching, either the upper or lower lid — and sometimes both — can spasm. Occasionally the contractions […]
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What Are the Most Common Causes of Cloudy Vision?
Cataracts are the leading cause of clouded eyesight. Other possible culprits include Fuchs’ dystrophy, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. Your clinician can identify the source and advise which treatment is most appropriate. Cloudy vision can make everything look as if it’s shrouded in mist. When objects around you appear less distinct, it can impact your […]
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10 Causes of Blurry Vision in the Morning
Waking up with blurry vision in one or both eyes is common. In many situations there’s no cause for alarm, and clarity returns after a few blinks or gentle rubbing of the eyelids. There are several different reasons people notice blurred vision upon waking. Identifying the cause is the first step toward finding the right […]
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What to Know About Wet AMD and AREDS 2
Eye health is important. By 2050, the number of people living with wet age-related macular degeneration — commonly called wet AMD — is expected to double. That’s why taking measures to slow the advancement of this long-term eye condition is crucial for those diagnosed with intermediate AMD. Growing evidence supports a regimen of nutritional supplements […]
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How to Fix Blurry Vision After Sleep Mask: Real Answers For Clearer Mornings
(img by Renpho) Woke Up Seeing Fuzzy? Okay. Let me be real—you ever wake up, swipe off your beloved sleep mask, and… the whole bedroom looks like a watercolor painting? I know it’s not just me. I actually knocked over a glass of water once because I tried to grab it with my “laser” morning […]
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Side Effects of Warm Compress on Eyes: What No One Tells You
(img by Southwood Eyecare) Did You Know This? Most people don’t realize that warm compresses—the go-to trick for tired, dry, or gunky eyes—aren’t always as gentle as they seem. I mean, it’s tempting, right? End of a long day, maybe your eyelids feel gritty or your eyes just ache (thanks, screens). So you grab that […]
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Why This Blurry Vision After a Warm Compress to My Eyes?
Wait… Why Did Everything Just Get Fuzzy? Ever taken off a warm compress and—bam—everything’s fuzzy for a bit? The world looks like you wiped petroleum jelly across your eyes, but you know, you only did what so many health sites suggest to soothe those cranky dry eyes. If you’ve Googled “whyhis my vision blurry after […]
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Why Do I See Shadows in the Corner of My Eye? (And Is It Actually a Big Deal?)
Shadows Sneaking Up? Let’s cut right to the good stuff: have you ever been walking down the hall, lost in thought, when suddenly—bam!—you catch a dark flicker darting through the edge of your vision? For a second, you freeze and think… “Did I really see that? Am I losing it?” Trust me, you’re in good […]
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Does Medicare Cover Cataract Surgery? Your Straight-Talk Guide
(img by Apollo Insurance Group) Let’s Get Real About Cataracts Have you glanced at a street sign lately and realized you’re squinting more than usual? Or maybe you keep blaming your “smudged” glasses, but, truth is, nothing helps. If that’s you, you’re definitely not alone. (Trust me, my dad called the optometrist after he bumped […]
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Color Blindness Types: Simple Guide You Need Today
Ever wondered why some people see the world in a slightly different palette? “Color blindness” isn’t just one thing – it’s a family of color vision deficiencies that change the way reds, greens, blues, or even every hue looks. In the next few minutes you’ll learn exactly what the main color blindness types are, why […]