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Can Stress Cause Styes?

A person experiences stress at work, and copes by covering their eyes with their hands.

Most of us have experienced stress at some point. It may have been during a high-pressure day at work, a tight deadline, or just the busyness of life.  During these stressful moments, the last thing anyone wants to add to their plate is a noticeable, red, and sometimes painful bump on their eyelid: a stye.  […]

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Is Blepharitis Contagious?

An optometrist talking to a patient after an eye exam while holding up a bottle of eye drops for blepharitis.

Blepharitis is much more common than most people think. However, this eye condition is also often misunderstood. It’s an inflammation of the eyelids that leaves your eyes feeling irritated and uncomfortable, and it has plenty of common causes. While it’s not a medical emergency, blepharitis can be extremely frustrating. However, there is good news. Blepharitis […]

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Is Glaucoma Hereditary?

An older woman squinting at her phone

Glaucoma is a disease that damages the optic nerve of the eyes, which can lead to vision loss and even blindness. It’s a common misconception that glaucoma only affects the elderly, but it can actually affect anyone regardless of age! Glaucoma is a complex eye disease with various causes, including heredity. If a close relative […]

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