Eye Health

Sight is one of our most critical senses, and healthy vision helps us navigate the world. This makes taking care of your eyes all the more vital. Find articles, videos, guides, and infographics on eye health. Learn more about the importance of eye exams and find information on various vision problems and conditions that affect the eyes. Learn about how you can combat dry eye, tired eyes, and much more.

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How Young Is Too Young for Contact Lenses?

December 22, 2016

How young is too young for contact lenses? Our experts weigh in on the factors you need to consider before your child begins wearing contacts. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute
Categorized as: Eye Health
Tagged with: back to school, myopia, nearsightedness, rigid gas permeable lenses
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Pink Eye: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

November 21, 2016

Pink eye (conjunctivitis) is a common but very contagious condition. Learn how to treat it and prevent its spread. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care
Categorized as: Eye Health, Family Health
Tagged with: back to school, conjunctivitis, contagious, eye health, eye inflammation, Eye pain, pink eye
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Why Is My Eyelid Twitching? 6 Surprising Reasons

November 3, 2016

Not to be confused with eyeball twitching, eyelid twitching is a benign condition that's often caused by stress, caffeine, fatigue, and other factors. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Primary Care
Categorized as: Eye Health, Family Health
Tagged with: eye twitching, eyeball twitching, eyelid twitching, pink eye, twitching
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Eye Opening: How Our Eyes Reveal Health Clues

May 20, 2016

Your eyes can reveal a host of chronic health problems, ranging from HIV to high cholesterol. Learn eye symptoms to watch for with our eye health guide. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute
Categorized as: Eye Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: eye health, eyes, vision
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How To Treat Eye Discharge

January 30, 2016

Eye discharge is common with seasonal allergies, but it can also signal an infection. Know what to look for and how to treat it at home. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute
Categorized as: Eye Health
Tagged with: allergies, Blepharitis, conjunctivitis, discharge, eyes, pinkeye, seasonal allergies, Stye
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Computer Vision Syndrome: Treatment, Causes, & Risk Factors

October 31, 2015

If you spend long periods of time staring at your computer screen, you could have computer vision syndrome. Learn how to prevent and treat it. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute
Categorized as: Eye Health
Tagged with: computer vision syndrome, eyestrain
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Can You Use Tap Water With Contacts?

July 30, 2015

Find out the risks of rinsing your contact lens – or your contacts case – with tap water. Learn about bacterial infections, including Acanthamoeba keratitis Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute
Categorized as: Eye Health
Tagged with: Acanthamoeba keratitis, Contact solution, Deepinder K. Dhaliwal, eye care, eye infection, tap water, UPMC Eye Center
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Diabetic Retinopathy: A Leading Cause of Blindness

June 20, 2015

Following glaucoma and macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy is one of the leading causes of blindness in the U.S. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute
Categorized as: Eye Health
Tagged with: Alexander Anetakis, blindness, diabetes, diabetic retinopathy, eye exams, glaucoma, macular degeneration, macular edema, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, UPMC Eye Center
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A Look at Eye-conic Glasses

April 17, 2015

A look at the history of popular eye glasses. View this infographic for examples of each type of popular shades and discover the history behind them! Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute
Categorized as: Eye Health
Tagged with: aviators, clubmaster, eye glasses, iconic, Jacqueline Kennedy, John F. Kennedy, metal frames, shutter shades, sunglasses, the jackie, UPMC Eye Center Optical Shops, wayfarer