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Understanding Red Eye: Treating the Infection

Understanding Red Eye: Treating the Infection Anonymous (not verified)
Most eye infections are caused by viruses or bacteria. Many can spread from person to person. Learn about the symptoms of viral and bacterial eye infections, and also how to treat them.

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Treating Dry Eyes

Artificial tears are the most common treatment for dry eyes. If they don't ease your symptoms, your eye care provider may put in plugs. Or they may advise surgery to stop the draining and increase the tear film.
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What Is Conjunctivitis?

What Is Conjunctivitis? Anonymous (not verified)
Conjunctivitis is an irritation or infection. It affects the membrane that covers the white of your eye and the inside of your eyelid (conjunctiva). It can happen to one or both eyes.

Conjunctivitis Caused by Irritation

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Conjunctivitis may be caused by allergies or other irritants. The problem can keep coming back. Sometimes an eye infection will result. Treatment involves relieving the symptoms and avoiding the cause of the irritation.

Conjunctivitis Caused by Infection

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Infections are caused by viruses or germs (bacteria). Treatment includes keeping your eyes and hands clean. Your health care provider may prescribe eye drops. They may also tell you to stay home from work or school if you're contagious.

Understanding Vision Problems

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Here is information about four different vision problems.

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Tension Headaches

Tension headaches cause a dull, steady pain on both sides of the head and in the neck and the back of the head. The eyes may also feel tired. Tension headache can be caused by lack of sleep, poor posture, eyestrain, stress, and other factors.
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Treatment for Low Vision

Treatment for Low Vision Anonymous (not verified)
Using vision aids can help you do the things you need and want to do. There are many kinds of vision aids. You can buy them at low-vision centers. Some eye care providers also sell these aids.

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