Sensitive Eyes sounds like a good title for a dreamy romance novel… but I was thinking more of your actual eyes being sensitive to things. Maybe I’ll write that romance someday, though! You may already know if you have sensitive eyes. Symptoms can include: Bloodshot eyes Excessive tearing or watering A generally uncomfortable feeling Basically, sensitive eyes are easily irritated by things that don’t bother most other people. You may find your eyes easily irritated by smoke, dry air, wind, chemical fumes, and more. A number of different things can lead to sensitive eyes. A healthy, normal eye has a … Continue reading →

Do you know someone who complains of seeing double? Is there a slight crossing of the eyes? These are just two of the symptoms of a vision disturbance known as strabismus. Strabismus occurs when both of the eyes do not appear to line up in the same direction due to a defect in the coordination of the eyes. Many people refer to this condition as “cross-eyed”. It is unclear why this condition occurs or why it is most apparent in children. In the majority of strabismus cases it is discovered at birth or some time shortly thereafter. This type of … Continue reading →

A condition of the upper eyelid that can occur at birth, due to surgery of the eye, disease or injury is known as ptosis. The most pronounced symptom of ptosis is droopiness of the eye. This can manifest itself in one or both of the eyes. Other symptoms include inability to close the eye shut, problems with blinking, straining and fatigue of the eye or eyes, crossed eyes, double vision, and/or irritation. Ptosis is caused by a nerve or a weakness in the muscle that keeps your eyelids open (levator muscle). If it is due to a birth defect, a … Continue reading →