Author: HealthPil Content Team

Tired of squinting to see the board or read street signs? Wondering if myopia (nearsightedness) can be reversed? The truth might not be what you expect. Here’s what you need to know about treating nearsightedness and managing your vision.What is Myopia?Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a refractive problem that causes distant objects to appear blurry while nearby objects are clear. This happens when the cornea is too sharp, or the eye is too long; light focuses in front of the retina rather than directly on it. Myopia usually appears in childhood and lasts until age 20. However, it can worsen over…

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Are you also struggling to read small print and constantly holding your phone or book further away from your face just to see clearly? You could be suffering from presbyopia, a common age-related problem that makes it hard for you to focus on near objects. But don’t worry and don’t let it limit your life—here’s everything you need to know about presbyopia and how to manage it!What is Presbyopia?Presbyopia is a problem that comes with your age where the eye’s lens becomes less flexible and make it difficult to focus on nearby objects. It typically begins to affect people in…

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Are you or your child dealing with a squint (strabismus) and wondering if surgery is the only option? What if we told you there might be other solutions to this eye condition?What is Strabismus (Squint)?Strabismus, commonly referred to as a squint, is a condition where the eyes are not aligned properly. One eye may turn in, out, up, or down while the other remains straight. Strabismus is common in children but can also occur in adults. It may cause double vision, difficulty focusing, and affect depth perception. If ignored, strabismus can lead to amblyopia (lazy eye), where one eye fails…

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Imagine waking up and not being able to see clearly out of one eye. Could it be something as serious as a stroke or retinal detachment? You may be at risk for permanent damage if you don’t act fast!What is Sudden Vision Loss?Knowing the root cause of sudden vision loss is important since it can be a permanent condition. The sudden appearance of blurred vision, blind patches, or total vision loss in one or both eyes is referred to as this condition. Acute reasons such as retinal detachment, stroke, glaucoma, or optic neuritis can all result in sudden vision loss.…

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Do your eyes feel constantly dry, irritated, or gritty, even when you’re just sitting in front of a screen or reading? If yes, then they might be begging for your attention, as you can suffer from dry eyes, an annoying condition that can affect your vision and your quality of life if not addressed at the right time.What Are Dry Eyes?When your eyes don’t make enough tears or when they dry up too quickly to maintain a comfortable and moist surface, you get dry eye disease (DED). Without the tear film, your eyes may feel itchy, burning, and even grainy.…

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Meet Sana (name changed), a 17-year-old girl whose battle with body image concerns led her down a dangerous path of restrictive eating behaviors and excessive exercise. Social media’s influence led Sana to develop Anorexia nervosa, a serious eating disorder where she became fixated on extreme dieting and struggled with a distorted body image.

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