The negative side effects of smoking have been well-established by decades of scientific research. Increased rates of cancer, respiratory diseases, coronary heart disease, and stroke are just a few of the side effects we’re used to hearing about. However, this is just the tip of the iceberg because smoking causes even more damage than you may realize. …
Rolling out of bed and stumbling to the bathroom only to see dark circles looming under your eyes is not an experience that anyone enjoys early in the morning. These unwelcome guests could result from aging, a genetic predisposition for hyperpigmentation under the eyes, or even a lack of sleep. They rarely indicate a serious …
With fewer than 200,000 cases a year, Bell’s Palsy is considered a rare condition, but coping with Bell’s Palsy can still be challenging. However, for those who experience its effects, the rarity of its occurrence is unlikely to provide any real comfort. Sometimes referred to as idiopathic facial paralysis, Bell’s Palsy causes the muscles on …
If you are a little older or have been wearing contacts for several years, you may notice that there are times when your eyes feel noticeably dry. It may result in irritation, a sensation of itching or burning as a result of inadequate lubrication. Unfortunately, dry eye doesn’t just make you uncomfortable. If left untreated, …
Maintaining eye contact when communicating with someone is often seen as a sign of respect. With that, ensuring confidence in the appearance of one’s face, especially one’s eyes, is important. The eyes are a sensitive area of the body that are subject to the effects of aging, trauma, or even issues from prior eyelid surgery. …
Orbital decompression allows the eyes to be set back to a normal position. Many suffer from proptosis due to thyroid eye disease (also known as Graves’ disease), a condition where one or both eyes bulge out. This can lead to both cosmetic deformities and functional vision problems. Because the eyes are bulging out of a …
