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We can never underestimate the importance of doing a self-evaluation test. This is especially the case if the goal of the evaluation is to determine the state of your health and what measures you can take to improve it. Self-evaluation tests allow you to assess and reflect on yourself.  

An analysis of 121 patients dating back to the beginning of the pandemic unveils COVID's most common effects on the eye. Share this information and remember: Widespread vaccination is key to ending the pandemic.

A normal eye lens is clear, allowing for sharp, clear images and good vision. If this clear lens becomes cloudy, it causes changes in vision, indicating the formation of cataracts. For people with cataracts, trying to see through the cloudy lens is like looking through a foggy window. Cataracts develop slowly over the years, affecting one or both eyes. 

Botox is a compound that works by paralyzing or weakening your muscles. The compound has protein consisting of botulinum toxin. Clostridium botulinum is a bacterium that produces the botulinum toxin. When you get Botox in minimal doses, it helps reduce wrinkles on the skin. It can also help in the treatment of some ailments. This form of cosmetic treatment is safe and has few side effects.

When it comes to laser eye surgery, you will have to deal with tons of abbreviations and brand names. You will also come across several treatment types you need to analyze. Choosing the right vision correction option can be overwhelming.

According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) is a type of surgery that enhances the look of your eyelids. You can have this procedure on your upper or lower eyelids. You can even have it on both. A blepharoplasty can improve the appearance and function of your eyelids. It can also revitalize the skin that surrounds your eyes.

Eye emergencies can be frightening, especially when you’re far from home. Accidents and injuries can make it hard to navigate a new city – even worse, some conditions can lead to permanent vision loss if not treated appropriately. Here are some top travel tips from comprehensive ophthalmologist and world traveler Anne Sumers, M.D., a clinical spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

As people grow older, they are more likely to develop cataracts. As a result, they need to get eye surgery to remove the damaged lens. A PanOptix® lens is a small artificial lens made of hydrophilic acrylic. It replaces the damaged natural lens in your eyes. This lens is used to restore vision when cataracts become severe to the point that it prevents you from seeing clearly.

Our eyes are extremely sensitive and most of us will experience at least one issue with them during our lifetime. One lesser-known eye condition that can cause problems is pterygium. A pterygium is a name given to a growth that develops on the conjunctiva or the mucous membrane that covers the white part of the eye over the cornea. This growth is non-cancerous, but it can become debilitating and does require treatment if you develop one.

If you're in your 20s or 30s, you probably don't spend much time thinking about your eye health. But this is the exactly the time you should be acting to preserve your vision. Most vision problems are preventable with simple healthy habits.