Blue light is part of the visible light spectrum. While excessive exposure to blue light from the sun without sunglasses can be harmful, the small amount of blue light from computers does not damage the eye. There is no need to spend money on special blue light blocking eyeglasses. Instead, take short

Your eye doctor will put a small amount of dilating eye drops into each of your eyes. It usually takes about 20 to 30 minutes for your pupils to fully open. Light-colored eyes (such as blue, green or hazel) will dilate faster than brown eyes. While your eyes are dilated, your vision will be blurry. You

Drusen are yellow deposits under the retina. There are different types of drusen. Larger drusen are typically a sign of AMD and may need AMD-related treatment. Large drusen may need AMD-related treatment. Small drusen and optic nerve drusen usually do not affect vision, but both need to be watched regularly

Tears keep your eyes healthy and comfortable. Dry eye is when you do not produce enough tears or the right type of tears. Your ophthalmologist might suggest using artificial tears or ointments. They may also prescribe eye drops that treat your dry eye symptoms or help your eyes make tears. Other treatment

Endophthalmitis is an infection inside the eyeball. It can sometimes happen after an eye surgery, eye injection, or eye injury. It is an urgent medical emergency. If you have symptoms, see an ophthalmologist as soon as possible. Endophthalmitis can blind you if it’s not treated quickly. Your treatment

Erectile Dysfunction Medication and Its Effect on Vision Erectile dysfunction drugs are helpful for millions of men who have trouble getting and keeping an erection. If you plan to take ED medication, you should know about temporary side effects like blurry vision, light sensitivity, and decreased color

Excessive tearing is when your eyes make too many tears, or tears don’t drain properly. Treatment can include removing an object that is irritating the eye (such as an inturned eyelash), or using eye drops or ointment to keep the eye moist. In some cases, surgery may be needed to fix an injured or

Eye allergies are quite common. They occur when the eyes react to something that irritates them. Common irritants include pollen, dust, pet dander, mold and smoke. Your eyelids and conjunctiva become red, swollen and itchy. The eyes can tear and burn. Eye allergies are usually easy to diagnose. The key

Eye drops are a liquid you apply to the surface of your eye. They are often used to treat eye pain, discomfort, infection or disease. There are many kinds of eye drops, from over-the-counter products to those you need a prescription to buy. There are specific steps to follow to put eye drops in safely

Eye lymphoma is a type of cancer that can develop in the middle of the eye and in the back of the eye. People who have certain problems with their immune systems are at risk for getting eye lymphoma. Symptoms of eye lymphoma include blurry vision, loss of vision, and light sensitivity. To help diagnose

Eyelid spasms are when your eyelids move involuntarily (out of your control). An eyelid twitch or tic is a quick movement of the lid. It is usually related to being tired or stressed. It can also come from having too much caffeine. An essential blepharospasm is when one or both of your eyelids close

Eyelid problems can include droopy upper eyelids, extra eyelid skin or eyelids that turn inward or outward. All of these problems can limit vision, be uncomfortable and affect how you look. Eyelid surgery can improve your vision, comfort and appearance. If you have any questions about your eyes or your

Eylea is a drug that is injected into your eye to treat wet AMD, diabetic eye disease, and retinal vein occlusion. This drug type is called “anti-VEGF.” That is because it blocks a chemical called VEGF. VEGF causes abnormal blood vessels to grow and leak fluid in the eye, affecting vision. Your ophthalmologist

After some types of retinal surgery, you will need to keep your head in a face-down position. This is because a gas bubble has been put in your eye. Recovering with your head down allows the bubble to float into the correct position. The bubble holds the retina in place to heal correctly. Your doctor

Farsightedness is a refractive error. Because the eyeball is too short (from front to back) or the cornea is too steep, light does not refract (bend) properly as it travels through the eye. Most farsighted people have clear distance vision, but their near vision is blurry. Symptoms include eyestrain,

Floaters are dark specks or dots in your field of vision. They are shadows you see from clumps of vitreous gel in your eye. Flashes are flashes of light that look like lightning streaks in your field of vision. Flashes occur when the vitreous gel rubs or pulls on your retina. Floaters and flashes are