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Eye Injury: First Aid for a Black Eye On this page: Overview Overview A black eye is a type of bruise. Simple bruises are treated with ice …
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… Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis) On this page: Health … Tools What is pink eye? Pink eye is redness and swelling of the lining of the eyelid and …
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… Dry Eye Syndrome On this page: Health Tools What is dry eye syndrome? Dry eye syndrome is a problem involving your tears. Your eyes …
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… Signs of an Eye Infection On this page: Overview Overview Signs of an eye infection may include: Pain in the eye. A feeling that … remove your contacts and wear your glasses. Herpes zoster ophthalmicus ( shingles ) affects the nerves of the eye and …
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Eye Anatomy and Function On this page: Overview Overview The eye is shaped like a round ball, with a slight bulge at the front. The eye has three main layers. These layers lie flat against …
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… Using Eye Ointment On this page: Overview Overview If you are using both eyedrops and eye ointment, put the eyedrops in at least 10 minutes before …
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Eye Care Specialists On this page: Overview Related … are medical doctors (MDs) who specialize in eye care. Ophthalmology is a surgical subspecialty. … are certified to: Diagnose and treat all forms of eye disease. Prescribe and administer diagnostic and therapeutic drugs. Prescribe eyeglasses and contact lenses. Treat eye injuries. Perform …
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Eye Problems, Non-Injury On this page: Overview Health Tools … Check Your Symptoms Overview Many people have minor eye problems, such as eye strain, irritated eyes, or itchy, scaly eyelids ( …
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… Amblyopia: Wearing an Eye Patch Actionset Overview Amblyopia is a childhood problem that happens when one eye is weaker than the other. The brain chooses to take in images only from the stronger eye. If the weak eye doesn't have to work, it isn't able to …
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… Object in the Eye: First Aid On this page: Overview … Overview These tips can help you remove an object from the eye. If you are caring for a child who can't hold still, … another adult help you. Wash your hands before touching the eye. Don't rub. Don't rub the eye since this can scratch the …