Most of us know that wearing weak eyeglasses can result in temporary fatigue. However, only a few are aware of the fact that wearing these glasses can leave some serious long term effects on our eyes. Below we have discussed how wearing weak eyeglasses can affect our eyes. Myopia: An individual develops myopia or shortsightedness when muscles of his eyes fail to flattens lenses of his eyes sufficiently. In a person with healthy eyes, the mages get focused on retina; however in myopic people, the images get focused in the front. This results in blurry vision. Wearing weak eyeglasses can make an individual myopic; the problem can be corrected by wearing contact lenses or eyeglasses with the right numbers. Eye elongation: Scientific studies have shown that majority of the people wearing eyeglasses  [...]

Long-term use of computers often leads to severe eyestrain. The tips provided below will help computer users to protect their eyes from being strained. If you need to use computers for working for several hours in a day, you should go for eye checkups at least once every year. This will help in monitoring your eyes condition and detect the probability of eye disorders, if any. Eyestrain from regular computer use can also be prevented by reducing glare from the computer screen. Place the computer in a way so that it does not reflect lights from any other source. For instance, sit in a way so that your computer’s screen cannot reflect the sunlight coming through the window located behind you. The computer must be positioned facing a lightless, blank wall. While working on the computer, you  [...]

Using a herbal eye wash regularly can help in preventing an eye infection and treat eye conditions like eye allergies and cloudy eyes. One can prepare a herbal eyewash easily if he is aware of the right ingredients. Below we have discussed in brief about the natural ingredients that be used for preparing an eye wash. Eyebright: This herb is known to offer relief from a number of eye problems like watery eyes, itchiness and redness. Take 1cup distilled water and add 1 teaspoon eyebright to it; boil the mixture for 10-15 minutes and strain it using a clean coffee filter. Once cooled, you can use the infusion as an eye wash. Rosewater: if you are looking to freshen up your eyes, use rosewater as eye washes. For preparing rosewater add ½ cup rinsed rose petal to a cup boiling hot distilled water.  [...]

Cataract is an eye disorder characterized by hardening and clouding of our eye lenses; the condition is marked by complications like vision loss, muscle weakness and muscle spasms. Over 5 million individuals develop cataract every year; it mainly occurs in people between the ages of 60 and 70 years. The good thing about this disorder is that it is a reversible condition. Majority of the cases of cataract is treated through surgery. However, it is also possible to remove cataract without surgery. Below we have discussed some herbal remedies that will help you to get rid of your cataracts without coming under the knife. After getting up in the morning drink a cup of green tea. Green tea acts as a muscle enhancer and is also a rich source of antioxidants. This herbal tea possesses the ability  [...]

The conditions that usually cause blurry and double vision are: Cataracts: Cataract is an eye disorder characterized by clouding of the lens of our eyes. Blurred or double vision is extremely common among individuals with cataracts. Majority of us develop cataract when we become old and changes begin to occur in our lenses. Due to presence of cataracts the lens fails to process light in the right manner and the retina of the affected individual does not receive clear images. On rare occasions cataract might be congenital (occurring right from the time of birth) in nature. The other triggers of cataract include diseases like diabetes and glaucoma and trauma. Macular degeneration: This condition might affect only one eye and generally occurs gradually with time. Other than blurred vision individuals  [...]

If you are experiencing signs of eye infection, you must visit your doctor and get your eyes checked. If it’s not a serious eye infection, only using some herbs can help in reducing the signs. However, in case of more severe symptoms, the doctor is likely to prescribe your medications for treating the infection. The herbs that are most commonly used for treating eye infections are: Licorice: Licorice plants grow in different parts of Asia and Europe. The licorice supplements are made using underground stems and roots of the plant. Licorice root extracts are useful in curing infections that occur due to common cold viruses. People often develop eye infections like viral conjunctivitis due to cold viruses. The doctor will suggest you the dosage of licorice root supplement you must take for  [...]

The following home remedies can help you in managing swollen eyes: Astringents and cold compresses: Applying astringents and cold compresses on the eyes might help in reducing the puffiness of eyes. You can prepare thin slices of cucumber and soak them in ice water for 10 minutes before applying them on your eyes. Cold temperature works by constricting the blood vessels and promoting flow of fluids to the surrounding tissues; cucumber, on the other hand plays the role of astringents i.e. it works by soothing the skin irritation and tightening the skin pores. You can also use tea bags and rose water for the cold compresses. Tannins present in tea will reduce the puffiness and make the skin around your eyes smoother. Diet: Swelling of eyes can be controlled significantly by introducing certain  [...]