Question 1

are there supplements that i can take to reverse sun damage to the eyes?

Accepted Answer

No: For age related macular degeneration, a specific vitamin/mineral/ antioxidant  formula has been developed to slow the progression of this specific disease. Nothing to date has ever shown reversal of the aging changes of the eye. This also applies to other age changes such as cataract, elastosis, degenerative eyelid changes, etc. Best advice: eat plenty of vegetables/fruits, don't smoke, UV PROTECT

Question 2

does looking repeatedly into the sun  damage your eyes? i like to take photos of the sunrise. how about if i close them and face the light?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You should not stare at the sun.   It can cause damage to your macula over time.

Question 3

my eyes have turned yellow because of sun damage/pollution could i use eye drops to help from time to time as i feel self-conscious of the colour?

Accepted Answer

Get exam: Yellowing of the sclera/conjunctiva can sometimes be a result of an underlying medical condition, or a structural change to the surface of the eye.  Have your eyes looked at to make sure you do not have an underlying problem.  Drops will not change the color.

Question 4

can the sun damage your eyes when they're closed? let's say you're lying out in the sun and your eyes are closed with no sunglasses. are your eye lids enough to protect your eyes from the sun's harmful uv rays? or is it necessary to put sunscreen on your

Accepted Answer

When : When the eyelids are closed, you have very little risk of uv damage from the sun. While open, I do recommend sun glasses with uv protection.

Question 5

dry eye symptoms in 1 just eye. help?

Accepted Answer

Use artificial tears: If still problem after artificial tears see ophthalmologist.  May consider Restasis a medication that increases tear production or plugs in tear drainage system.

Question 6

what should i do if i have been experiencing dry eye symptoms for around 3-6 weeks. does this seem a bit too excessive for dry eye alone?

Accepted Answer

No: Chronic dry eye symptoms can certainly last that long. Certain conditions will exacerbate the symptoms and certainly changes in the weather will effect your dry eyes. See an ophthalmologist for a complete exam for further treatment. You may have seasonal allergies too.

Question 7

does hot oven steam damage the eyes? in the past week i've repetitively had to work around ovens. no eye symptoms, but any potential threats of steam?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Eyelid and corneal burns can be quite severe if concentrated steam exposure occurs. Be careful. Wear protective eyewear if you have to work around steam and ovens.

Question 8

what are the eye symptom from playing to much video games?

Accepted Answer

Tired eyes: Since no harm can come from too much playing of video games, if your eyes become tired, listen to your body and stop.

Question 9

very unusual eye symptom, feeling like a tiny cut in the corner; but i don't see anything there?

Accepted Answer

Corner?: Need more detail, but if you are referring to the eye lids in the corner, it could be angular blepharitis.  Try cleaning area with warm water and drying twice a day, then apply very thin coat of vasaline.  If you are referring to the eye, it could be recurrent erosion, foreign body under lid, or just plain dry eyes.

Question 10

what are pink eye symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Red/pink eyes: Pink eye, or conjunctivitis is a common ailment, especially in children.  The white of the eye (sclera) becomes bloodshot, the inner eyelids are red, sometimes swollen, increased tears, and sometimes pus causes the lids to stick together.  It can be bacterial, viral, or allergic and the treatment depends upon the etiology.

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Are there supplements that i can take to reverse sun damage to the eyes?

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Does looking repeatedly into the sun damage your eyes? i like to take photos of the sunrise. how about if i close them and face the light?

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My eyes have turned yellow because of sun damage/pollution could i use eye drops to help from time to time as i feel self-conscious of the colour?

A member asked:

Can the sun damage your eyes when they're closed? let's say you're lying out in the sun and your eyes are closed with no sunglasses. are your eye lids enough to protect your eyes from the sun's harmful uv rays? or is it necessary to put sunscreen on your

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Dry eye symptoms in 1 just eye. help?

A member asked:

What should i do if i have been experiencing dry eye symptoms for around 3-6 weeks. does this seem a bit too excessive for dry eye alone?

A member asked:

Does hot oven steam damage the eyes? in the past week i've repetitively had to work around ovens. no eye symptoms, but any potential threats of steam?

A member asked:

What are the eye symptom from playing to much video games?

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Very unusual eye symptom, feeling like a tiny cut in the corner; but i don't see anything there?

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What are pink eye symptoms?

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