Question 1

are tablets and smartphones harmful for the eyes?

Accepted Answer

No: There is no danger to the eyes from computer monitors, phones or tablets.

Question 2

r honey and water drops harmful for eyes?

Accepted Answer

NO: If correctly mixed it is not harmful.  1 drop of honey to 5 drops of water a 20% honey mix has been shown in some studies to help dry eyes. Multiple non-peer review articles say it helps. I like to see a peer reviewed article.  Many of my patients use the 20% honey mix and I have not seen any side effects. But claims of brighter looking eyes or lighter color eyes with honey use is false.

Question 3

are plastic sunglasses harmful for ur eyes?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Any sunglasses that do not block uv rays can be harmful to your eyes, be they made of glass, plastic or some other material. Make sure your sunglasses block both uv/a and uv/b rays and you should be fine.

Question 4

are lazy eyes inherited dominant or recessive?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The technical term for "lazy eyes" is strabismus.  There are many different types of strabismus and the association with inheritance depends upon the particular classification.

Question 5

what can i do change which eye is the dominant eye?

Accepted Answer

Hard to change: It may not be possible to change which eye is dominant. This is like being left or right handed. Most people are right eye dominant regardless of handedness. Even if the eye has a problem that causes loss of vision, it may still be the dominant eye.

Question 6

i always read while traveling by car/bus. is it harmful to my eyes?

Accepted Answer

No: You cannot hurt your eyes by using them.

Question 7

does anyone know a way how to tell which eye is more dominant for you?

Accepted Answer

Eye dominance: Yes.  With both eyes open and your arm extended with thumb up, use your thumb to cover an object in the distance, say about 20 or so feet away.  Close one eye.  If the thumb remains over the object, then that is your dominant eye!

Question 8

is washing face after using computer for almost 11 hours harmful to the eyes?

Accepted Answer

No: Not at all.

Washing your face gently with your eyes closed is actually good for the ocular surface.

Question 9

is using a laptop in the dark harmful to my eyes? what effect could using a laptop in the dark have on my eyes?

Accepted Answer

Not harmful: Using a video display in the dark can be easier on the eyes but certainly will do not harm.  You can keep this up without concern.

Question 10

what to do if someone gets balm ( used for headache) into their eyes..?? is that harmful?? it was a balm named zandu balm..

Accepted Answer

Irritation: Many headache balms have ingredients similar to menthol, which can burn and sting the eyes.  Flushing with saline can help clear the chemical a little faster, and cool compresses can reduce inflammation.  Fortunately, this is more painful than dangerous in most cases.

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