While doctors use Botox to treat upper limb spasticity, involuntary contraction of neck muscles, chronic migraine, and bladder dysfunction in adults, injections of botulinum toxin are an option available for the treatment of strabismus (improper alignment of the eyes) in pediatric patients 12 years old and older. Eye doctors also use botulinum toxin to treat blepharospasm – involuntary blinking or closing of the eyelids. Although Botox is FDA approved for the treatment of strabismus and blepharospasm, it's important to learn more about how the injections work and what symptoms are a sign of hypersensitivity before deciding on botulinum toxin injections to treat your child's eye problems.

If you are having LASIK eye surgery this week, then it is important for you to know how to properly handle and use your post-procedure antibiotic eye drops. Since these prescription eye drops are intended to prevent an infection from starting in your eye's tissues in the days following surgery, it is vital that you use them safely and get the maximum health benefit from them. To this end, follow these tips for using your antibiotic eye drops:

You would be hard pressed to go into any business and not see a computer being used at some point. Many workers are required to stare at a computer for hours a day in order to get the job done. In fact, 9 out of 10 adults spend more than two hours using a digital device. Unfortunately, this can cause computer vision syndrome or CVS. About 65% of Americans report experiencing digital eye strain, causing blurred vision, dry eyes, and even headaches.

Making the switch from glasses to contact lenses can be a big deal, no matter how old you are. When you decide to purchase contact lenses, though, there are some things you should remember to make sure you make the right decision for your needs. Keep reading for three things to keep in mind when purchasing contact lenses. 1. There Is More Than One Type Of Contact Lenses Contact lenses can be divided into two main types.

Eye twitching is a common occurrence, but it can be bothersome. Twitching comes and goes, but it can last for several months. If you are dealing with an eye twitch, here are some ways you can possibly alleviate the issue.  Take a nap. Eye twitching is sometimes triggered by a lack of sleep. If you have not had enough sleep, try to keep up with your recommended sleep. For adults 18 to 64, the recommended amount of sleep is seven to nine hours.

If your little one is like most, chances are that they aren't particularly happy about having to wear glasses for proper vision. They can get in the way of playing, they aren't always comfortable on the ears, and they can make your child feel like they "stand out from the crowd" or are somehow inferior to those who don't have to wear glasses. Here are a few things you can do to encourage your little one to embrace their need for glasses as they grow up:

Cataracts are a scary eye disease to think about because to most people, the term means that they won't be able to see again. The reality is that there are a lot of treatment options available now for cataracts that can help to preserve vision. It helps to understand a bit about cataracts and what may put you at risk for developing them. Types of Cataracts All cataracts involve clouding of the lens of the eye.

Many people who are considering LASIK surgery have some concerns that their eyes will hurt, or that the recovery period after the surgery will be unpleasant. Knowing what to expect after LASIK surgery is over can help you decide whether or not LASIK surgery is for you. Do your eyes hurt after LASIK surgery? After LASIK surgery, your eyes may burn or itch. You may feel like there's something in your eye, even when there's not.

If you need to wear prescription glasses, you will have a lot of options available to you. When you order your glasses a lot of those options will come at an additional price and this means you may not be able to get them all. You want to know which of those options are going to be the most important for you so you get glasses that are comfortable and allow you to see as easily as possible in just about any situation.

Lazy eye is when a person's eyes don't work together. One of the eyes does not pull its weight when looking at an image and deciphering its meaning, causing the other eye to become strained. This is because the eye that is not functioning well does not allow for any clarity of vision. This problem is most common in small children whose visual systems are still developing. However, if lazy eye is not diagnosed until a child is in his or her teens or an adult, then corrective treatment will need to be prescribed.