Mark I Golden, MD

Can tears clean our eyes?

Yes, it can do that. As we all known, the tear is a kind of natural material that comes from our eyes. Some people, especially some men would think that it's shame to cry. However, the tear is good to our health, including eyes. The basic function of tears is helping us to see. It not only lubricates our eyeballs and eyelids, but also prevents dehydration of various mucous membranes. Then, it can kill bacteria and other harmful materials. The tears have lysozyme thus it kills 90 to 95 percent of bacteria during 10 minutes. Even the tears get rid of toxins from people' body and release stress.

Does anyone know about some trends or tips to consider on buying eyeglasses for children?

There are some trends in children's eyewear: Designers have taken cool and classic designs that work for adults and scaled them down for kids. Don't be surprised if your child wants eyeglasses that look a lot like yours.Branded or licensed eyewear lines grab a child's attention. Fisher-Price, Hush Puppies, Stride Rite, Disney and Marvel Comics appeal to kids of all ages, but especially to very young children. Lines related to extreme sports (X-Games), basketball (Nike, Converse) and other sports are very popular with slightly older kids.Spring hinges, strong and flexible frame materials and impact-resistant polycarbonate or Trivex lenses all help protect your child's eyes as well as your financial investment in his or her eyewear.

Does the sun make pink eye worse?

Yes, they can. Sunlight won't make pink eyes worse, but it does make the patient feel uncomfortable. As a person get pink eye, he may develop sensitivity to light or photophobia. In this case, he may have watery eyes or discomfort in sunlight, even though sunlight won't worsen his pink eye. Pink eye is often caused by viral or bacterial infection which has little to do with the sun.

Can eye allergies cause dry eyes?

55. As for some people, house dust, mold and mildew, cat dander, smoke and much more are the allergic source for eyes. In addition, some people have a mild or strong adverse reaction to particular substances, such as cleaning chemicals. Here I want to say that eye allergies cause dry eyes easily. Dry eye syndrome is a very common condition that is characterized by a disturbance of the tear film. Some eye drops and substances get into the tear film easily. So if your eyes are allergic, please avoid Vaseline, mineral oil, and lanolin, including antibiotic eye ointments and get far away of sleep masks that no need to wash. You also should far from aromatic oils and incense. If you really feel uncomfortable, you can use soda solutions to wash your eyelids and face. After that, discuss with your eye doctor and find out the real causes of your allergies. Don't take any medical treatments by yourself, or you just worsen your condition.

What are the risks of lasik eye surgery ?

As with any surgical procedure, there are risks involved with LASIK. Sight threatening risks are rare. We encourage you to meet with your surgeon to discuss any possible risks and complications. The chance of having a serious vision-threatening complication from LASIK is much less than 1%. As with any surgery there are risks. Any LASIK surgeon at Washington Eye Physicians and Surgeons will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Which sunglasses color should i get for blonde hair?

Generally speaking, people with blonde hair need red, warm reds, off-white, light tortoise, coral, warm green, gold, copper, peach, or khaki frames to complement their hair. And gold rims are also flattering for people with blonde hair. According to the tone of the hair, people with black hair are really lucky because they can nearly wear whatever they like. Besides, I want to tell you about some types in style now. Sunglasses with faded color lens and with a bigger lens shape are very popular in recent years. Thick black rimmed sunglasses are also usually worn by those who can always grasp the latest fashion.

Can staring at the sun damage my eyes?

Yes, staring at the sun directly is harm for the eyes. If the sunlight is strong, its uv and other bad lights may stimulate your eye nerves which may affect your vision. You'd better not do this. But you could wear the sunglasses to look at the sun directly which may protect your eyes from the uv and other damaging lights.

Are they easily replaceable or do I have to buy new frames?

Generally, the nose-protector can be replaced. You can take your eyewear to the local eyeglasses store and ask for help.

what causes Blepharitis?

Everyone has bacteria on the surface of their skin, but in some people,bacteria thrive in the skin at the base of the eyelashes.large Amounts of bacteria around the eyelashes can cause dandruff-like scales and particles to form along the lashes and eyelid margins. Other diseases and conditions that can cause blepharitis may include: Malfunctioning of the meibomian eyelid oil glands Seborrheic dermatitis(dandruff of the scalp and eyebrows) Acne rosacea(a skin condition that causes redness of the face) Eyelash mites(tiny organisms in the eyelash follicles) Allergic reactions to cosmetics or medications

What foods are helpful for photophobia?

It is not doubt that Vitamin A is known as the ''eye of the essential'', which prevents eyes from dry, vision loss, photophobia remedy and so on. And the carrot, green or yellow vegetables and red dates are your good choice. The chrysanthemum is rich in vitamin A, and is an important substance for maintaining eye health, Therefore, it is also a traditional Chinese medicine for treating various of eye diseases. By they way, vitamin B is one of the sources of visual nerve nutrition. If deficiency of vitamin B1, the eye fatigue will happen to you; and vitamin B2 deficiency, it is easy to cause keratitis. So you can eat sesame, soybean, fresh milk, wheat germ and other food. The fruit of Chinese 'wolfberry' contains rich carotene, vitamin A, B1, B2, C, calcium, iron and other essential nutrients, is healthy for your eyes.