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How to stop pink eye from getting spreading?

The number one, most important thing to stop the spread of pink eye (from infection) is good hand washing. Whenever hands touch the eye, they must be washed. Tissues used to cleanse the eye should be discarded directly into the trash and not held in pockets or purses for future use, and again, hands should be cleansed. Use of hand sanitizer is also appropriate. People with pink eye can certainly continue with their day to day activities and go to classes, just be diligent about preventing the spread.

Can acupuncture help with eye floaters ?

Ok, it seems that you are bothered by eye floaters, which is a sign of eye problems and could affect our daily life. Eye floaters is complicated in a sense, which could be resulted from a wide variety of causes, so you have to figure it out your cause and take actions afterwards. Maybe acupuncture could help with your problem, but there are simply no reliable acupuncture therapist in America.

Can high blood pressure cause glaucoma?

High blood pressure is one of the risk factors of glaucoma. High blood pressure can affect intraocular pressure (IOP) and then lead to high eye pressure which can cause glaucoma if it is untreated in time. If you get high blood pressure, you'd better go to see a doctor to have your high blood pressure under control. Otherwise you will develop glaucoma with the high blood pressure untreated. Good luck!

How to put contacts in with sensitive eyes?

I, myself, have very sensitive eyes too. When I just begin to wear contact lenses, it took me half an hour to put them into my eyes. Yet after a few months' practice, I can handle them within 5 minutes. Here is some tips for you. First of all, which is also the most important in using contact lenses, wash your hands thoroughly. Cleanliness can't be ignored at any step of wear your lenses. Secondly, wash your lenses with care solution. Use your finger tip to rub them in the solution carefully and softly. Be careful and don't use your nail. This step can kill the bacteria and help clear protein from the lenses. Then please remember to start wearing with the right eye all the time, which can help make sure you put the correct lens on your eye. If your eyes are dry, it might be more difficult to put them on. Apply some moisturizing eye drops, and then put the lenses on. Taking the eye drops in advance can help lubricant eyes, and pro-long comfortable wearing time. Before wearing the lenses, you also need to check whether it is on the right side. If the lens edge seems to flat out, it must be inside out. These are my experiences and tips. I hope they are useful to you.

Why does my eye infection keep coming back?

Well, generally speaking, it is possible for your eyes to have eye infection back, even if you have healed it. As we know that eye infection is caused by bacteria, viruses or environmental agents, such as pollens and other irritants. Also, if you have been around in the environment which is full of irritants, it is possible to have eye infection again. So you should be careful about it. And if you have get eye infection, it is possible to have other eye diseases, such as blurred vision, and red eyes, pink eyes. for your situation, going to have an eye exam will be considerable.

How long does it take for eye laser surgery to heal?

It may usually take you about one week to get the basic recovery after the laser surgery. Then you may get the general recovery after one month. If you want to do exercise, you may need to wait after three months. You need to protect the eyes carefully, not smoking or drinking. You could also eat more food with vitamin C to moisture the eyes.

Is it normal for babies to squint their eyes occasionally?

Don't worry. You can take your little one to see an eye doctor immediately. Doctors can figure out what's wrong with her eyes. When I hug my nephew in my arms, he often stares at the window even thoght we are not rightly in front of the window. So he squint his eyes. He also cocks his head and looks toward the window. Later I know that he likes the colorful pictures that hang on the window. There is nothing wrong with his eyes.

What do you recommend for the type of eyeglasses I should buy?

Just choose one that suit you best.The style of glasses just depends on your own style,like your face shape, your skin color, your preference, and so on.You'd better try them on and you will select the best one for you.

Can i bend down after cataract surgery?

Cataract surgery medically requires patients to severely pay attention to the following aspects: Three months right after the surgery, acute exercises and sport activities must be avoided, especially bending down. In the meantime, excessive manual labour can do harm to your recovery. And prevent from getting a cold. In addition, patients must carefully comply with all of the doctor's advice. Taking fruits will be helpful by the way.

How to get rid of episcleritis?

Hello, episcleritis is a self-limiting disease producing little or no permanent damage to the eye. While some treatments can be helpful for patients who with mild symptoms. My suggestion is that you can use artificial tears. But if you are with severe or prolonged episodes, you will need to use topical corticosteroids. If the treatment above does not work, you can try systemic anti-inflammatory agents, which can be useful. Good luck!