You may not think about it often, but every time you pick up a kitchen knife to prepare a meal, you’re risking a trip to the emergency room. The simple task of chopping vegetables is even more dangerous for people with low vision or blindness. Along with proper training on using a kitchen knife, a […]
Styes and Chalazia: How to Treat These Common Eye Irritations
A stye (also spelled sty) is a red bump on your eyelid that resembles a pimple. Styes can be painful to the touch but do not present a threat to your vision. However, you should never try to squeeze or poke a stye or any other growth near your eye. Otherwise, you could irritate the […]
6 Best Big Button Home Phone
Big-button phones are helpful for people who are visually impaired. However, those with limited vision aren’t the only ones who can benefit from phones with large buttons. The smaller numbers on standard telephones or cell phones can be challenging to read for anyone with restricted sight. Who Needs a Big-Button Phone at Home? Plenty of […]
8 Tips to Relieve Eye Allergies
Also called allergic conjunctivitis (not be be confused with pink eye), eye allergies are a bothersome but common condition. When your eyes are exposed to an allergen (any substance that irritates them), they produce histamine to counteract the allergic reaction. The release of histamines can irritate the eyelids and the clear tissues covering the white […]
Can Vitamins Improve Eyesight?
Have you been buying eye vitamins in hopes of improving your vision? It is never a bad idea to invest in your health! Vitamins are important for your entire body — not just for your eyes. However, there is little evidence that eye vitamins can prevent or cure eye problems. The Research Many vitamin supplements […]
