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Blinking comes naturally, and you hardly think about it, right? But if you do stop to think about it, it’s really a fascinating feature of the body that raises so many questions. Why do you blink? What happens if you blink too much or too little? How many times do you blink a day?
Blink once if you’re curious about this. Blink twice for ‘yeah, I’m very excited to learn more!’
You know in romcoms where the lead wakes up refreshed, happy, and with their eyes bright? That doesn’t happen to me. When I wake up, my eyes protest. They hurt!
But why do my eyes hurt when I wake up? Let’s figure out what’s going on here!
If you need cataract surgery for both eyes, one of your first questions should be: how long between cataract surgery on each eye?
There is a recovery period necessary for each eye. The length of time depends on several factors. Find out about the optimal timing between your cataract surgeries and know your options.
GLP-1s like Ozempic and Wegovy are all over the news these days. There are so many celebrities and influencers talking about these medications, but what are they exactly?
Ozempic and Wegovy are glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs). In a nutshell, they’re medications that treat type 2 diabetes and aid in weight management.
But there are risks to taking these medications, including possible negative effects on your eye health. Let’s see what the research says and if you need to be concerned.
Do contact lenses freak you out?
You’re not alone. Many people, including me, find wearing contacts nerve-wracking. But the real question is: Are contact lenses bad for your eyes, or is that just a myth?
Let’s separate fact from fiction.
