All About Eyes

Our eyes are incredibly complex and essential parts of our everyday lives. From corrective lenses to eye disorders, Complete Eye Care of Medina helps you understand your eyes and the things you can do to keep your vision 20/20.

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Eye Symptoms

Vision, one of our five senses, is perhaps the most relied upon in our daily lives. For this reason, eye health is essential. Vision is one of the most delicate systems in the human body, so any unusual symptoms or sensations should be brought to the attention of an eye care professional immediately to ensure proper treatment and continued function. The following common eye symptoms are a few which may require a visit to and an examination by your eye care professional.

Eyeglasses

Eyeglasses are a timeless approach to vision correction. Their ease of wear and variety of styles make eyeglasses an attractive option for many. Typically used for vision correction, glasses come in many types and are classified by their primary function such as correcting refractive errors, magnification, sun protection and safety. They also appear in combinations such as prescription sunglasses or safety glasses with enhanced magnification. Sometimes glasses are worn simply for aesthetic or fashion purposes. Understanding the basics about eyeglasses allows you to consult with your eye care provider and make the choice that is best for your lifestyle.

Refraction Tests and 20/20 Vision

What Your Results Really Mean What Is a Refraction Test? A refraction test is one of the most important parts of a comprehensive eye exam. It tells your eye doctor whether you need glasses or contacts and exactly what prescription...

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How to Handle Itchy Eyes This Fall

The dog days of summer are finally over. Leaves and foliage begin to change their colors, temperatures start to cool, and pumpkin spice everything is everywhere. Yes, fall is in the air again … but so are all the allergens that,...

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Dry Eye: Causes, Treatments, and Implications

Nearly everyone has a bout of dry eyes on occasion. While acute dry eye is a temporary inconvenience, chronic dry eye syndrome is a serious medical condition.  Under normal circumstances, the front surface of the eye is protected...

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Can Your Eyes Heal from Sun Damage?

As with most medical matters, the two most important questions are generally 1) what causes it and 2) how to treat it. Afflictions of the eye are no different. Because eyes are very sensitive compared to other organs, and because...

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Tearing

Suffering from watery eyes, also known as tearing, or epiphora, is a condition that happens when the eyes make too many tears or produce them constantly. There are many causes of excessive tearing, but only a few are signs of...

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Swollen Eyelids

Swollen eyelids are a fairly common eye condition caused by inflammation or excess fluid in the connective tissues surrounding the eye. Depending on the cause, swollen eyelids can be painful or not painful and affect the upper...

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Sleep in the Eyes (Eye Discharge)

Sometimes referred to as “sleep” or eye matter, eye discharge that appears in normal consistency upon waking is a typical part of your body’s defense mechanisms, protecting your eyes from bacteria or other irritants....

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Ptosis

Ptosis (TOE-sis) refers to an upper eyelid that droops and can occur in children or adults. The droop may be hardly visible, or it could cover the entire pupil. Depending on the severity of the droop, it could interfere with vision....

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Red Eye

The redness associated with “red eye” is usually caused by dilated or swollen blood vessels. As a result, the surface of the eye looks bloodshot. In contrast to vision problems or pain in the eye, red eye is often less...

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