9 Habits (secretly) Ruining Your Eyes

Stop Hurting Your Eyes! Here's 9 Habits You'll Want to Change Right Now…
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We all have bad habits and unfortunately for many of us, we don’t even realize we are doing them! Here is a list of 9 bad habits that can ruin your eye health.
To take good care of your eye eyes and improve your eyesight, it is very important to eat healthily, protect your eyes from the outside elements (such as sunlight and harsh weather), and give your eyes a rest from continuous near work (such as staring at your phone and computer).
Also rubbing your eyes, not cleaning your eyelids and eyelashes, and abusing “get the red out drops” can all be a problem for your eyes.
If you have not had an eye exam within the last year, please schedule a visit with a local eye doctor to have your eyes evaluated for any health risks.
I hope you find this video helpful and please comment with any questions you have. I take all of your comments and questions seriously and I appreciate you. - Joseph Allen, OD FAAO, Dipl ABO
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[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Can you think of any other bad habits that hurt the eyes? Here are some helpful tips to help with any eyestrain you may be dealing with kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIHJdKeAZrWLb6s

[@karamhamouche9405]

From my experience screen time cause eye floaters

[@mrrayazofficiel9282]

Thinking about my own blinking, which makes me stare, lowers my blinking rate and causes me dry eyes. I should stop this habit.

[@QuizmasterLaw]

Have you ever encountered the bullshit myth of "breathing exercises+staring at sun=no need to eat"? It's Russian disinformation intended to blind people, that's how Russia rolls. It would be good if you could debunk that b.s. "breathetarian" lie.

[@jamiexxjamie]

I personally try to avoid shocking my eyes at night with bright lights. I don’t know if this is actually harmful, but I really dislike waking up to bright lights. I have an early childhood memory of this. I think we were getting an early start on a day trip. I was woken up at about 4 am and couldn’t function at all - I was completely blinded. My older siblings told me not to worry that my eyes would adjust, but it felt like an eternity before I could get used to the lights and the experience was so unpleasant. I should add that I’m very fair, so maybe that’s why the sensitivity?

[@QuizmasterLaw]

@@jamiexxjamie eyes do take a few minutes to adjust to the light conditions; i've never heard of that being harmful. if it hurts don't do it.

[@blakebullock9656]

Great channel! As a doctor of optometry from British Columbia, Canada, I couldn’t explain any of these things better myself! Well done and I will refer my patients to your KZbin channel👍🏼

[@r_gg8232]

1. 0:07 excessive screen use 2. 0:53 no sun protection 3. 1:58 too much time indoors 4. 2:31 skipping your salad 5. 2:57 rubbing your eyes 6. 3:32 "get the red out" eyes drops 7. 4:22 not cleaning your eyelids 8. 4:57 leaving contact lenses in 9. 5:37 not seeing your eye doctor yearly

[@AmbroseB1900]

Thank you.

[@Patspwnage]

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[@adelwijnt249]

The yearly check up is a great reminder, thank you!

[@mariomenezes1153]

Awesome video. Great information! Thank you!

[@phunghuyhoaofficial]

OMG!!! I ll have bad habits, I don’t even realize that can ruin your eye health. Thanks for sharing!

[@endless_puns]

Thanks for all the tips you're sharing, you've helped me a lot as a new contact lenses user. I've become a strong advocate of not rubbing one's eyes and constantly remind my friends of it!

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Thank you! And appreciate you spreading the word!

[@bobsponge6609]

This video is great. I'm sharing it right now. Thank you so much.

[@paul8926]

Great video ! Didn’t realize that rubbing your eyes pulls your cornea…yikes ! 😮

[@DWS1435]

Very informative. Thanks.

[@eastedenhrc]

Very timely video. In fact it is becoming a chronic something considering the number of hours we spent before screens .

[@kaf890890]

Yes, it has been way too long since I had an eye exam. I just called my PCP for a referral. Thank you for prodding me!

[@res1718]

Too much screen time at work... and then at home. Love you, thank you!

[@brendamcchristy6044]

I need to watch rubbing my eyes. Thank you so much Dr.

[@craftygal4494]

Also wearing powder makeup around the eye. My eye doctor unfortunately had to tell me more than one time to be careful with it because my eye had such a film that he was concerned. It's amazing because iit stays on the eye even though it was several hours after I had powdered my face.

[@lean08]

i like the way you explain things, it's very clear and easy to understand

[@booaks2980]

I got diagnosed with glaucoma recently, i went to an eye specialist to check for glaucoma before it starts showing symptoms, and the doc was curious how i know to check up even though it is not showing any symptoms yet, unfortunately i knew it in advance because my father's side of family has it

[@porkandbeansboy]

Thanks for the makig the video and the tips some i didnt know about and a few i did know about.

[@mariakoszalin]

Great tips!

[@mosesoladipo8226]

Good information

[@carlmullerlane]

This is the 1st video of yours that I have watched. It was excellent. I have now subscribed & will continue watching from this point on. As someone who has worn glasses since age 6 & hard contact lenses since age 17 (I'm now 51); who is highly myopic (both eyes -22+) & has now developed cataracts in both eyes requiring surgery, I am embarrassed to admit that I am guilty of several of these bad habits, incl. sleeping in my lenses for up to a month, rubbing my eyes regularly, occasionally not wearing sunglasses & infrequent eye examinations. I will try & be better with this going forward. I am now in the process of researching cataract surgery here in Australia. Any updated advice, tips, cataract product recommendations (for use in Australia) that you may have would be greatly appreciated. I will begin by exploring your channel chronologically (starting with this video), before doing a more targeted dive into cataract surgery. Also, although perhaps unlikely, do you have any colleagues in Victoria, Australia that you would recommend for both eye care & surgery. Thanks in advance & sorry about the length of this comment.

[@Sheyz123]

I have allergies so for years I've rubbed my eyes sometimes too hard but never had any real problems that I know of. Last November I had my cataracts out and new lenses put in and so I had to work hard to not rub my eyes.. The new lenses in my eyeballs are working great.. Thanks for all the information you share 😁🎉

[@geertjalink]

Great 👍😃

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Love hearing that the lenses are working great after cataract surgery! Thanks for sharing!

[@kavya2050]

​@@DoctorEyeHealthhey do you have any idea about this I blinked day before yesterday too much just for fun but after that I saw rainbow lines whenever I blink I am seeing that ? Do you know

[@rodneyhammon1793]

Great info……thanks..

[@gafmedicalvideos]

So informative video Dr you inspire me alot

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

🙏🙏🙏🙏 Thank you! Keep it up!

[@Epic-Episodes]

Could you do a video on the three conjunctivitis?

[@lowandslow3939]

Interesting video. Guilty as suggested. I worked on private yachts for twenty years and developed early signs of cataracts way too early from not wearing sunglasses for at least one year. I saw an eye doctor who told me to get the best pair of polarized prescription sunglasses I could afford. I bought a pair of Maui Jim’s that are gradually darker at the top and bottom of the lenses. This helped with the glare from the water as well as the brilliant white paint on the superstructure. My issue now is after 4 hours of screen time, I can’t focus while driving with or without my prescription glasses. Eventually, it sorts itself out. Perhaps when I’m online, listening to a podcast, I’ll make a point of looking at anything other than the screen.

[@rachelpenny5165]

I have had optic neuritis in both eyes due to multiple sclerosis. I also have dry eyes so occasionally use artificial tears. After waking up with no vision in my left eye at 18, (first MS symptom) I tend to look after my eyes. I see the optician (eye doctor) regularly, I have just been moved to check ups every 2 years. I am prescribed Loratidine for itchy eyes due to hay-fever. But as I live in the UK prescription charges aren't that expensive. I am short sighted and take my specs off to read. Though I do need photochromic lenses on my specs because I have problems with bright lights. I also have RAPD because of the optic neuritis. Thank you for this video, I found it useful

[@kimnarveson5190]

Great tips! I am definitely using my Occusoft lid wipes for more then just allergy season! 😧

[@Epic-Episodes]

Love your videos ❤💕

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@starshot5172]

1. Excessive screen use 2. Too much time indoors 3. Skipping your salad 4. Rubbing your eyes 5. Eyedrop issues 6. Not cleaning eyelids 7. Leaving contacts in

[@karolinehjelseth6461]

Hi! I have recently been diagnosed with mgd and feeling pretty sad about it. I work as a dancer so I feel very dependent on my contacts to be able to feel free while I dance. I can see that you have mgd, but also wear contacts. My question is-as long as I dont wear contacts too much, will wearing contacts affect the meibomian glands badly? Or make my eyes more dry? Feeling really unsure about this. Love your channel btw! ❤

[@TanyaLattig-km1oj]

Could you do a video on uveitis? I have not been receptive to arthritis meds to control the disease. I am now stuck between cataracts and blindness. Any assistance on how to get the best eye glasses and preventative measures for flares would be appreciated. I was diagnosed in my late twenties/early thirties and am now in my early forties.

[@kimyoung3484]

Thank you Sir ❤

[@boulderdamcottage4926]

Thanks!

[@simplevisuals]

I’ve always had good vision growing up, but since my job requires sitting in front of a computer screen for 8+ hours a day for the past 5 years…I finally took myself to an eye doctor after noticing I couldn’t read far text (like gas prices while driving past it)….came to find out that I have astigmatism on my left and I am nearsighted on my right 😅 I was so shocked when they put the new lenses on me to test it out and the text in front of were sooo clear and sharp, whoa! I’ve always thought my vision was still good hahahaha. So yeah, be sure to take breaks from the screen and see your eye doctor✌🏻🤓

[@flamezgamer3218]

Bad habit of rubbing eyes , dry eyes, gaming for more than 12 hrs , recently got eye floaters been slacking on my eye health but ur videos help

[@Blacksquareable]

Yep, I've talked about the weightlifting analogy in some of my videos. Also reading and myopia.

[@dougsmit1]

Years ago, I recall a story in the news that the US Naval Academy had a problem with midshipmen who had 20/20 vision (as was then required) when they were admitted but no longer qualified when they were about to graduate. This was attributed to four years of intense study (books - this was before you could blame screens) causing eyestrain and nearsightedness. Their answer was to issue reading glasses to people who did not need them and whose eyes were perfectly capable of accommodation (young people 18 to 21) but whose eyes could expect to be called on to focus closely a great deal more than average. I have no idea if this is now taught in school for prospective eye doctors or if it has been debunked as bad science from the olden days but it makes sense to me. I (now 77) have special glassed for computer use and have had cratact surgery that ended any accommodation I might have once had. Is this still recommended for young people who must spend to much time doing close work? Should it be?

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Thank you so much for sharing this! Right now, it is not common practice as there is little evidence to support it. But I have been working with our pediatric specialist to build out several videos on myopia and what the research says, so hopefully we will have a few deep dive videos on this in the early fall.

[@skvlsky]

It is true. Even right now I use +2 reading glasses for my phone. I'm -1.1 myopic (2 years ago -2 :) )

[@friendoffriend1281]

​​@@skvlskyait, does that mean that when you use reading glasses (with + lenses) for close activities will slowly improve your vision and get rid of the myopia slowly? I'm -1.25 myopia. It's the opposite when you use - lenses for close activities and worse the myopia... This would be really smart ngl

[@skvlsky]

​@@friendoffriend1281 yes, when you use - lenses for close activities it worse the myopia. I use + lenses for close up to protect my eyesight. Ciliary muscle tens up when you are spending a lot of time up close. Plus lenses just "move things further from me". And I can do active focus. I don't know if you believe me cuz I see a lot of sceptics on internet about this topic but it's working and it based on science. I'm talking about EndMyopia by Jake Steiner. I was reading some studies about how myopia begins etc, I found active focus thing by myself which shocked me. And year after that I found Jake Steiner's channel. Other methods were weird and I haven't seen any improvement. I watched couple of Jake's video and I was impressed by everything being consistent with all studies I read so I trused him. Personally I knew most of things before but for new people I recommend to watch his videos and checkout his blog endmyopia org :) Be prepared to loooong journey. Like I said before, I was -2 two years ago, now -1.1. But also my progress could be slower cuz I don't do everyhing he says.

[@friendoffriend1281]

​@@skvlskyThank you for your reply! I know about Endmyopia but I don't know if I would totally trust it... I found active focus too... watching the licenses plates across the street and could be able to clear the blur, BUT double vision occured 4 months ago... still struggling with it (also the lights at night are star shaped wich worries me a lot - they call it "transient astigmatism") but I don't know honestly if I would trust Endmyopia...

[@carolderuelle5568]

Good stuff thx

[@limkientiong]

Thanks Doc! Digital eye strain is probably the most common nowadays.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

For sure! I know I spend way too much time in front of screens (with poor posture non the less), but working on it. (last night I put down my phone at 7pm!)

[@maureenasten]

@@DoctorEyeHealth it's so difficult because we are so dependent on our digital screens for almost everything.

[@annegreenwood3624]

i have photo sensitivity so need transitions thanks to your video make sure i blink when on smartphone my bad habit rubbing my eyes due to allergies another great video

[@heatherlefever578]

I live in a studio apartment and during the summer my eyes get more dry. I think its because I have to have fans going. Have you heard of using NAC drops in the eyes if you have early signs of cataracts? Dr. Berg talked about it along with other things you need to do to maybe stop it in its tracks. I am guilty of not wearing sun glasses and rubbing my eyes sometimes.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

I have read a bunch on the NAC drops and even got a bottle myself to test how they felt (stung a little). There are some studies on animal eyes but not much on humans. I have my doubts about it based on the physiology, perhaps it does help slow things down but I doubt it will reverse cataracts. Hopefully with more studies, it could lead to something.

[@manarsalah2116]

Wow thank you. Does water getting inside the eyes while showering or washing the face bad for the eyes?

[@LettuceLordLewis]

Thanks for the tutorial.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

You're welcome!

[@sudipchatterjee]

I’m guilty of no.3. But I’m trying to change that. Getting in the sun daily for a healthy amount of time also helps one sleep better.

[@stephaniegreisen9176]

Good talk 😊

[@user-ut7ys4db2w]

Love all of your videos not only those on dry eyes. I am guilty (I hate to admit it) of the rubbing of the eyes… I will try to do better 😂

[@IamGroot786]

What are the glasses you're wearing when talking about sun protection a minute into the video? I love them! Are they polarized?

[@8ktv475]

Just thank you

[@ashleysparks7354]

Is that a StarTrek Vango painting? I love it!

[@ErebosOnTwoWheels]

I would be interested in your thoughts on welding and the affects it may have on the eyes. I'd be particularly interested in what you have to say about the long term/permanent issues that may arise, especially flash burn from welding.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Welding flash can easily cause photokeratitis - the "sunburn" on the eye. Usually this is just painful and causes blurred vision for a few days as the surface heals. The strong UV and IR light from industrial sources can also cause different cataracts to form easier.

[@claudettefredericks5972]

Thanks for these helpful, short videos. I like that you make them short, 5 to under 10 minutes because I present a morning TV show and I find these very good for my viewers, not long. Thanks you, very great job. I'm not sure you give your real name, we only know you as doctor eye health.,???

[@BlackBeltGamers88]

As kids we were constantly outside. Definitely not outside near often enough anymore.

[@DoahnKea_Tuber]

Love that Star Shrik print! 5:05

[@Telenaus]

i was wondering if you could do a video on how to get things out of your eyes safely, like hairs ,eyelashes ,and soap & so on , in different way s like if you cant afford the eye wash cup , & so on . i have dry eye & allergies & any thing that gets in them hurts & sometimes eye wash/drops just dont get the lashes out some times because it kinda wedged in the eye muscle creases in the comers , & i really dont like using a corner of paper towel(thats been moistened with water) most of the vids that i have fond generally just say eye wash cup, but if your out & about or visiting your not gonna always be able to get one , also i just heard of retinal scan can you do a vid on what those can show & if it can replace dilation fluid (im one of those that have longer than normal "pain /irritation from the drops) i enjoy your videos

[@Killerean]

I've got self-darkening glasses and I must say that I was surprised how much UV gets through the clouds on overcast days. Just a cloudy day nothing special, and my glasses are completely black as if I left them on direct sunlight.

[@Filip-vf2jc]

Hi doc could you please make a video about effects of not correcting your eyes (not wearing your glasses/contacts) for a long time?

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

That is a very interesting idea! I will see what I can do!

[@death22all]

Interested if you would be able to talk about cbd/thc effects on dry eyes, is one more okay than the other

[@Scarecroweb]

Why dont we have eye doctors like this where I live? like seriously!! when i see a eye doctor here their like, why did you need to visit me? and what can i do for you?, I'm like I want you to check my eyes health!

[@natalieshicks7880]

I do have astigmatism , far sighted and nearsighted. Is it normal to see a circle of light at night or in dark areas when you close your eyes and then open them? For example driving at night and someone is coming the other direction with very bright lights I see a circle of light afterwards . I have mentioned it to my eye doctor . They didn't say it was anything to be worried about but it is bothersome, I do have antiglare transition glasses. I really enjoy your content. What you talked about today I am guilty of to much screen time, not getting outside enough, using eyedrops often and rubbing my eyes to hard.

[@GrahamBolt-kv4zi]

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[@aidenallen4518]

Love the Star Trek Van Gogh style painting

[@chrismahfouz7709]

Dr have you ever tried NAC eye drops and do you have an opinion as to whether it it helpful for eye conditions such as dry eye, cataract prevention or Macular degeneration prevention or any other conditions of the eyes? Thank you !

[@6099Jorge]

I love your starry strek LOL!

[@Maryam-qd7dl]

Hello doctor, can u do video on papilledema and explain why it is caused And also how to decrease IOP and swelling of the optic nerve.

[@dadycreations100]

I'm getting old and I've just find out having glaucoma. Thank you for your precious explanations.

[@TheSimArchitect]

Nice. It's nice you do the reasonable recommendation of seeing your eye doctor (as we should see a few other doctors) for yearly check ups. Sadly countries where medicine is socialized like The Netherlands sometimes refuse that kind of service. Even with a referral experts do their best to kick you out and not see you again unless "you're sick already" (usually too late). Then, you have countries where you pay for medicine out of pocket, then you get better care, because you're paying for it. In the end, you get what you pay for, or less (it's not free in Europe, plus we pay more taxes). Sorry for the rant and thanks for the validation.

[@lexitejeda6209]

I wore CRT lenses for many years, meant to be worn at night only. You might have mentioned this exception. (Corneal Refractive Therapy for those not familiar)

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Yes, thank you!

[@lexitejeda6209]

And BTW, I stopped wearing them due to blepharitis. It’s been over two years, and my eyes have not reverted!

[@eeee2641]

What is the brand of dry eye prescription glasses you recommended in a previous video? 😊

[@drozdforce8853]

iam in a bad habit of reading too much about eyes since i developed floaters and iam scared of retinal detachement, been to opthalmologist once but ordered myself for OCT now lol

[@100madmic]

Guilty of 1 and three but do go outside but feel like allergies are just getting worse stuck with one eye swollen.

[@Modeltnick]

All good advice, as usual!

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Thanks!

[@ibi4621]

How do we make a balance between protecting our eyes from sun damage with sunglasses and getting enough sunlight through our eyes for a healthy circadian rhythm? Would a 30 min morning walk with just a hat, no sunglasses, be safe for our eyes/enough for our circadian rhythm? Especially for people who need to take care of pterygiums or similar conditions you mentioned. Thanks for all your videos! They are very useful, very informative👍

[@DarthVader-1701]

Nice Enterprise-D painting.

[@0xVeniVidiVici]

Love your USS Enterprise painting! 🖖

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Thank you!!! Appreciate you noticing! I slowly painted it over the first few months of starting the channel - sort of a spiritual symbol of my attempts to build the channel. 🖖

[@0xVeniVidiVici]

@@DoctorEyeHealth Love it! I always appreciate a fellow Trekkie.

[@DvjKaa]

That star trek painting is a beauty

[@PolluxChung]

I look at screen at least 10 hours a day. I have to force-remind myself to rest for a couple of minutes per two hours minimum.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Good call! What type of work do you do?

[@Xe054]

Same here. I'm a 32 year-old coder and my vision is still getting worse every year. I've slowly been getting better at looking far away outside after a 25 minute Pomodoro session.

[@steph9123]

I understand, I have a standard work office so i'm on the computer 7-8 hours a day + watching tv after work, checking my phone etc, so I guess it can go up to 11 hours a day. The only think we can do is just take multiple breaks when we can

[@damsen978]

But how much time do we need to be outside before coming back to the screen? Also, does the night light feature in Windows 10 help?

[@addicted2stefan]

What should I use for itchiness? Is pataday safe to use? It used to work well for me last year but this year I'm not finding any relief from it.. does this mean the wear out effect you were talking about?

[@jklovesmaui]

The blink eye drops that are good to be used with contacts IN - can they also be used when contacts are NOT in the eye as well? Please advise - ty : )

[@user-dy1rs1jl4c]

Does soaking in a bathtub or public onsen (a Japanese hot spring) with contacts count as showering in them? What about accidentally falling asleep for like 10 to 15 minutes on the couch, does that count as sleeping?

[@clumsyartist9982]

I am guilty as charged for this, but my job is visual and requires to have high focus either on screen or whatever medium I am using 🥺

[@johnystudio]

I want to see more videos of Dr Allen in the gym! 💪😍

[@Ch12JS]

No.1&3 and 4 are I am guilty of. Alas!! Woe is to me!!😭😭😭

[@Sara3346]

Cold compress, I think im going to write that down on both my hands in the hope that It might actually works to relive my frequent itchiness.

[@Weirdkauz]

Did not know about theeyewashing, now do. 100% fine!

[@luisalvaro5601]

Hey doc, could you do a video about the recent study about potential treatment for flora tees using nanny particle laser?

[@leonardgibney2997]

I use an eye spray with eye closed. It seems to work well against itching or other irritation.

[@fluminesesoc]

Which brand or generic?

[@Bundalaba]

I'm definitely the screen overuse type. I'm trying to develop a 20 second eye close break 1-2 hours . is that enough or insufficient ?

[@carolefreeman2544]

My eyes are constantly blurry, like they have Vaseline rubbed on them. They are also bloodshot and very dry. I have had cornea surgery in both eyes, but I still have this blurry vision. What causes this blurriness ?

[@janejustin1788]

I;m guilty of being inside too much, using laptop more than 15 hours daily (already struggling with chronic dry eyes even after using teardrops medicine), and skipping salads

[@MichaelSheaAudio]

I spend pretty much all day in front of screens. I definitely need to get out more. I was an eye rubbing fiend too, and it probably did have an effect on my eyes, as my vision started to get a tiny bit blurry over the past couple years and I just got glasses this year as a result. Very low prescription, less than -1 in both eyes and a -1.25 cylinder. I can see, but it's like there's a beauty filter on. XD I had to consciously stop myself from rubbing my eyes. I still do a little bit in the morning, but I use way less pressure and slower motions. Allergies, staring at screens, not getting enough sleep, it all adds up, but I've been much better about touching my eyes!

[@skvlsky]

Use +0.75 for pc and +2 glasses for phone to protect from getting more myopia

[@MichaelSheaAudio]

@@skvlsky I have a prescription that help me see perfectly, and reading glasses are not for myopia.

[@elizabethw.8561]

I'm in the house all the time sewing and quilting. Doing lots of close and work. Is that bad??? I guess I need to figure out how to get outside and take breaks.....

[@javiersuarez8415]

Rubbing my eyes is my weakness. Sometimes I do it unconscious. Now I have dry eye and blepharitis for swimming and sleeping with contact lenses.

[@alexzhylinskyi]

Dr . Allen, I thanks for your work . I am 17 and I have been suffering from dry eye for two years . Now I use almost all treatment methods that you recommended ( Omega-3, good sleep , blinking, physical activity, oil based drops and ointments , warm compresses , glasses against wind ) . I have lost about 40 % of meobian glands. Can I restore my glands ? You actually told a lot of about managing this disease , long term battle. I understand that is life long disease, but are there at least some studies that show that meobian glands can be grow back?

[@jessicablake6196]

I became diagnosed with dry eyes as well the licramal gland . It’s very irritating I didn’t know that it wasn’t a cure . I’m glad I found Dr. Allen channel . So have Dr.Allen reccomondations helped you ?

[@jessicablake6196]

Your still young I think your eyes will heal if you keep doing the treatments and not being on the phone too much .

[@pegalou5785]

Unfortunately I underwent RK in 1996. I am concerned now regarding cataract surgery. My right eye is not too bad but the left is very nearsighted and fuzzy sometimes es feeling like double vision. Do you have any recommendations? Thank you.

[@cosmicgreenduck1480]

Is an optician the same as an eye doctor? Regard the eye exam part

[@user-qj6hu8fy7s]

I have severe floaters, and I can't see the floaters even with mydriasis. Will long-term use of atropine cause eye problems? Like glaucoma or macular degeneration?

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I have a metal frame and metal temples. So these temples forms a line on both side of my face near the ears and I can see it through the hair on both sides. Is it harmful to wear these over a long time?

[@itsjoseph875]

I have the opposite of dry eyes and never get eye strain.

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I thought Van Gogh's painting of the Starship Enterprise had been lost, but there it is on your wall!