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Autism and a Red Eye
Over the summer, my son and I flew a red eye to the East Coast. I had taken several red eyes over the last few years, and my son had even taken one with me. I find red eyes are less expensive and I take them because I don’t fly well, which means I won’t…
Eyebrow and Eyelash Hair Loss
Your eyelashes and eyebrows frame your eyes. When they become sparse, or you suddenly lose them altogether, it can be very stressful. Several underlying factors contribute to eyelash and eyebrow hair loss including medical conditions, stress and lack of proper nutrition. Knowing the causes and treatments will help keep you from panicking if it happens to you.
Reasons for Eyelash Loss
Eyelashes may keep the focus on your beautiful eyes, but they serve a practical purpose as well — they prevent some foreign objects from getting into your eyes. It’s normal to lose a few eyelashes each day, but if you seem to be losing several, it could be a sign of a more serious problem.
Solution for Dark Circles Under Eyes
When it comes to dark circles under the eyes, there’s some good news and some bad news. The good news is that most times, dark under-eye circles are not a medical problem, according to MayoClinic.com. The bad news is that dark circles under your eyes can make you look old and tired. Once you’ve ruled out a medical problem, take some steps to rid your eyes of those ugly, dark circles.
The Proper Way to Administer Eye Drops to Children
As something approaches your open eye, your natural reaction is to close to to protect your eye. This makes administering eye drops to children particularly difficult. When your doctor prescribes eye drops, you need to give them to your child on schedule, whether she likes it or not. You may need a firm hand to keep the eye open, but once you get the proper technique down, it will become much easier. Fortunately, the eye heals quickly, so you probably won’t have to use the drops for long.