Are you suffering from pain in your Achilles tendon? It can be a frustrating injury. You may feel a burst of pain every time you take a step. If you haven’t suffered a tear in the Achilles, then your pain is likely the result of Achilles tendinitis. You get tendinitis when a particular tendon suffers an extreme amount of stress or pressure in a limited amount of time. The tendon can then become inflamed, tear, and even form scar tissue.…
Read More »Glaucoma is a type of eye condition where there is extra pressure on the eye. This can lead to vision loss and eventual blindness due to the damage the pressure causes on the optic nerve. While it is more common among older adults, children can also get glaucoma. It is called infantile glaucoma for infants and toddlers, or juvenile glaucoma for children and teens. Here is more information about childhood glaucoma.…
Read More »Even if you rinse out your contacts lens case regularly, you will still want to have your contacts lens case replaced at some point. Otherwise, your case can begin to harbor bacteria. The bacteria that are often transferred onto contact lenses can cause red eye and eye infection. Sometimes, this can lead to a condition where your eyes will be intolerant to contact lenses for awhile. Contact Cases and Bacterial Growth…
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