Smoking and Dry Eyes
By: Dr. Shradha Goel
October 3, 2018
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Tobacco smoking is directly linked to many adverse health effects, including high blood pressure, heart disease, and cancer. Smoking is also linked to eye disease.
By: Dr. Shradha Goel
October 3, 2018
Others
Tobacco smoking is directly linked to many adverse health effects, including high blood pressure, heart disease, and cancer. Smoking is also linked to eye disease.
By: Dr. Shradha Goel
September 24, 2018
Others
Looking at a solar eclipse is as dangerous as staring at the unblocked sun and can cause damage to the retina, the light-sensitive nerve layer at the back of the eye. The damage affects the macula, the part of the retina responsible for fine central vision….
By: Dr. Shradha Goel
October 18, 2015
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Infections, inflammation, glaucoma, and many other eye disorders often are treated with medicated eye drops.
It is important to remember that all medicines can have side effects. Surprisingly, even the small amount of medication in an eye drop can create significant side effects in other parts of the body….
By: Dr. Shradha Goel
September 22, 2015
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Sunglasses are popular for comfort and fashion, but now there is medical evidence supporting the use of sunglasses to protect the long-term health of the eyes by limiting their exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light….
By: Dr. Shradha Goel
September 8, 2015
Others
Complaints of eye discomfort and fatigue are becoming more common as the use of computer screens increases. While it is true that computer screens can cause eyestrain, there is no convincing evidence that they can harm the eyes….