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Can concussion cause detached retina?

Well, it is possible that concussion can cause retina detachment. A minority of retinal detachments result from concussions to the head. The retina detachment can be divided into three types: rhegmatogenous retinal detachment, educative, serous, or secondary retinal detachment, tractional retinal detachment. While tractional retinal detachment can be caused by an injury, or inflammation. According to a retrospective Indian study of more than 500 cases of rhegmatogenous detachments found that over 50% after the inciting injury can lead to tractional retinal detachment. By the way, if you get detached retina, you should accept treatment as soon as possible. Detached retina is really harmful to eye health and you'll loss some vision gradually and then only can see a whole dark world without any treatment on it.

What are causes of rapid eye blinking in children?

There are many reasons that can cause the rapid eye blink in children. In details, in some condition with bright light, dust, smoke or a foreign body in the eyes can increase eye blink. Besides, Some eye problems like allergies, infections and dry eyes are also likely cause the increasing rate of blinking eyes. So, if you want to treat eye blink, you shall first find the reason of eye blink.

Why do eye floaters increase with age?

Yes it is true that the eye floaters will increase as our ages are getting old. It is because of the vitreous liquid that your eyeball will lose slightly as you're getting old. And it is said that you are supposed to lose 5 percent of the vitreous liquid of your eyeball each year when you are after 65 years old. And the separation of vitreous liquid from the retina would lead to the break of small shreds and form more floaters. This is why you may see such harmless black-dot ?oaters dancing in your vision. And you are suggested to visit your eye doctor if there is any change or increase in floaters in your vision since it may be a sign of a serious retinal problem.

Are red tinted glasses bad for your eyes?

I have never heard that red tinted glasses are bad for eyes. I only know the blue tinted glasses may harm your eyes cuz they can allow the blue lights which are harmful to our eyes coming in.

Why is PD required when ordering prescription glasses online?

Yes. PD is very important to make the correct glasses. It is used to determine the central vision in your glasses lenses so that your eyes can see through the central vision exactly.

Where are oversized sunglasses available?

Oversized sunglasses are type of sunglasses that made of big frame and lenses. They sunglasses can wrap around the eyes well so as to protect the eyes from every angles from intensive light and UV rays. And oversized sunglasses are available at every eyeglasses shop. You can have a check at your local eyeglasses shop. If you can't find it, you can search them online such as firmoo.com. Just go ahead.

Can sleeping more get rid of eye bags?

To remove the eye bags, one can apply the olive oil over the lower eyelid and then pat the lower eyelid gently to help absorb the olive oil. Or you can soak a clean towel in the warm saline water, and then wring it, and put it onto your eyes for five to ten minutes. In addition, you should eat more foods that are high in antioxidants, such as fresh green leafy vegetables, blueberry, strawberry, raspberry, walnut, etc. to prevent the skin cells from being destroyed by the free radicals. Of course, you should ensure enough sleep and you should sleep with an elevated pillow. The best amount of sleep is 8 hours every night.

Why does it feel good to rub your eyes when we are tired?

Well, of course it will make you feel good when you rub your tired eyes. Because in everyday life, we just have to open our eyes to look at things and some people who have a job which are associated with the computer are even worse. They make their eyes too pressed. When you rub your eyes, just you have massage for your body; it will improve the blood flow. In this way, your eyes nerve can be relaxed so in the end your eyes and even your body will feel comfortable. But on the other hand, to make your eyes healthy, you should not overuse your eyes and make sure to have a good rest.

why do my eyes burn when i don't sleep enough

Ok, sounds like you are upset about how you feel right now. Anyway, from what I know, it is absolutely normal for you to get burning eyes, which is one of the symptoms of sleep deprivation. As you can see, when our eyes don't get enough rest, they tend to get strained, and stressed, thus, burning eyes, red eyes would arise. Now you must know what to do right? Also, try to pay attention to what you eat and quit some bad habits.

what can remove super glue from glasses lens?

There are some advices for you. The first thing is to buy some chemical cleaner from a formal glasses store, which is specially made for cleaning the super glue from glasses lens. Then, you'd better remember to wrap a cloth around the lens to avoid damage while removing the glue. Don't use too much strength and just be careful when you're cleaning. At last, you need to wash the lens again with some water.