flu season eye health

Protecting Your Eyes During Flu Season

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Flu season is synonymous with coughing, sneezing, and general discomfort, but did you know it can also affect your eyes?

While most people associate influenza with respiratory symptoms, the virus can surprisingly affect eye health. As we head into flu season, understanding how to protect your eyes is essential for overall well-being. Here’s what you need to know to safeguard your vision and eye health during this time of the year.

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Proper Hygiene for Wearing Makeup with Contact Lenses

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Makeup, false eyelashes, and contact lenses have become an essential part of beauty routines. While each can enhance one’s appearance, combining these elements can introduce ocular complications and serious adverse events. Understanding these risks and taking preventive measures is essential for maintaining healthy eyes and clear vision.

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Red Eyewear—Watch Out!

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If there is one color that was a major trend this fall on the runway, it’s oxblood. A dark, rich, moody, wine-red color that evokes power, drama, and allure and seen on the likes of Gucci, Ferragamo, Hermes, and Erdem. While the regal shade draws naturally to formal and evening looks, it makes a surprising pop of color in accessories like glasses.

On the opposite end of the spectrum, vivid red sunglasses were a summer staple, whether they had playful tinted lenses or candy apple red frames. High-gloss frames were a light and bright summer staple. While the color of the year may be peach fuzz, red will continue to be a prevalent color story in 2024 and beyond.

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genetics and eye health

Genetic Eye Diseases: How Do Genetics Connect to Eye Health?

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Many factors play a role in determining how well we see and how likely we are to develop certain eye conditions. While lifestyle choices such as diet, screen time, and overall health practices are crucial, genetics is one factor we can’t control but has a significant impact. There are many genetic eye diseases that are passed down over generations.

In this article, we’ll explore how genetics influences eye health, from common conditions like nearsightedness to more serious genetic disorders, and how understanding your family history can help protect your vision.

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Plaquenil and vision

Does Plaquenil Affect Your Vision?

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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, inflammatory disease of the joints which results in damage to the cartilage and bone.

RA is often treated with Plaquenil. It’s considered a very safe medication, however, Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) can affect your eyes. If you’ve been prescribed the drug, here’s what you need to know.

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