Learn Particulars About Eyes and Ears to Protect Sight and Hearing
by Darra McMullen, Women’s Health Network Writer/Researcher Eye Health: We’ll begin our look into eye and ear health by discussing five of the most common eye problems afflicting people. Conjunctivitis is a bacterial or viral infection of the eye. Conjunctivitis is caused by contact with contaminated objects, such as dirty hands or blowing dirt that settles in the eye. Antibiotic drops are usually quite effective. Doctors warn anyone suffering from the problem to wash his/her hands frequently to prevent infecting others or re-infecting oneself. Good hygiene is especially important when handling children, who may be particularly susceptible to contracting or spreading the disease. Secondly, hemorrhage of the eye is a frequently seen medical issue. Basically, the hemorrhage is a bruise of the eyeball, which despite its frightening appearance, will slowly heal on its own, just like any other bruise. With eye hemorrhages, the eye becomes extremel