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Louise Wood
Louise Wood

I’m a New Zealand-based medical writer with experience in the clinical sector, working alongside doctors and scientists. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Optometry from the University of Auckland, and I have extensive experience in communication and patient care. I work as a Therapeutic Optometrist for City Eye Specialists.

swollen eyelids

Swollen Eyelids: Top 9 Causes and What to Do

Written By Louise Wood
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Tired of waking up with puffy or swollen eyelids? Often, the terms “puffy eyelid” and “swollen eyelid” are used interchangeably, but they are different.

While puffy eyelids may be a cosmetic nuisance, they are usually harmless and often the result of fluid retention overnight. Swollen eyelids are caused by an inflammatory response to an allergen, infection, or injury.

There are a number of common causes for swollen eyelids—some more serious than others.

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March 11, 2022
watery eyes

What Causes Watery Eyes?

Written By Louise Wood
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Are your eyes streaming with tears when you aren’t even crying? Or maybe they just constantly feel wet. Having constantly watery eyes can be uncomfortable.

Your eyes are designed to naturally produce tears to soothe and protect them. When you are around dust or smoke your eyes will temporarily produce additional tears as a defense mechanism to keep irritants out.

But what happens when your eyes produce excess tears for no obvious reason? Here are some possible causes for your watery eyes and tips for managing your symptoms. 

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January 28, 2022
ocular dominance

How to Determine Dominant Eye​ Using a Simple Test

Written By Louise Wood
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When it comes to hand dominance, you’re either a “righty” or a “lefty.” But what about your eyes? Does one do more work than the other? Is your dominant eye the same as the hand you write with? I’m talking about ocular dominance, and while it doesn’t always play a pivotal role in your life, it can be useful to learn which of your eyes is dominant. Here’s how to determine dominant eye​ using a simple test!

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January 7, 2022
flashes and floaters

Eye Floaters and Flashes: When Should You Worry About Them?

Written By Louise Wood
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Are you seeing lightning flashes (and there is no thunderstorm)? Do you feel like you are constantly living in a tornado of dust? You’re not losing it. It may be merely a visual phenomenon. If you have seen something moving across your field of vision, or you think you are seeing ants moving on the table, you could be experiencing eye floaters.

A floater is a universal term for specks, threads, or cobweb-type images that you see drifting in your vision. Sometimes, when you have eye floaters, you will also notice a flash of light similar to a camera’s flash.

Eye flashes and floaters can be harmless, but they can also be a warning sign trouble is on its way.

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December 17, 2021
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