Pink Eye 101; What is it, How to Get Rid of it & How to Prevent it

Filed under Bad Surprises: taking a big swig of expired milk, accidentally putting your new cashmere sweater in the dryer, and waking up with a bad case of pink eye.

This condition is one of the most common eye problems across the U.S.- sorry, folks. Pink eye isn’t a whole lot of fun, but if you know what it is, how to treat it, and most importantly, how to avoid it, you’ll be just fine.

What is a Stye & How do I Cure It Safely?

Do you have something that looks like a little pimple on the rim of your eyelid? Is it super uncomfortable and painful every time you blink? That would be a stye.

Even though they’re gross (and annoying) there’s nothing abnormal about getting one. And you’re not alone; everyone that has eyes is susceptible to these small-but-mighty infections. With a little time and a few home-remedies, you can get rid of your pesky stye- and maybe even learn how to avoid getting another one in the future.

The Dangers of Sleeping in Your Contacts

At the end of a long day, remembering to wash your face and brush your teeth can feel like a tall order. But just like skipping your tooth brushing routine can pose a threat to your oral health, wearing contacts while you sleep can wreak havoc on the health of your eyes.  

Well, after hearing news reports of people going blind as a result of catching contact-lens-adorned zzzz’s, we thought it would be a good idea to look into the science behind the possible risks.

Do Eyelashes Grow Back?

As a little kid, finding an eyelash on your nose or cheek would have been such an exciting discovery: make a wish, blow it away, wish granted! As an adult though, feeling an eyelash fall out is… disheartening- especially if you fawn over a full set of lashes.

The truth is, it’s totally normal to lose between one and five eyelashes each day. But even though losing some eyelashes is normal, many people are dying to know: “do eyelashes grow back??”

Why Do My Eyes Hurt??

Do you ever get a splinter and suddenly find it more annoying than anything? Sometimes the smallest irritations can feel the worst. The same is true for your eyes. When your eyes hurt, suddenly everything hurts. 

Eye pain can be uncomfortable and distracting, and sometimes even cause for great alarm. However, there are many simple explanations as to why your eyes might hurt- like dirty contacts or a stye, for example. Most of the time, eye pain isn’t the end of the world, but it should always be taken seriously. 

Let’s Talk About Eye Muscles

Eyeballs. They’re one of the most amazing, complicated and intricate parts of the human body. But, how much do you really know about this fascinating feature? Many people don’t know all  that much about how eyes work, so today we’re talking about eye muscles. 

Yep, you heard that right; eyes have muscles.

Just like the muscles in your ears, nose and mouth, there are tiny muscles in your eyes that make them do what they do- and do it so well. Today we’re talking about all things eye muscles, so keep reading if you want to learn more!