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Alcohol, a psychoactive substance with dependence-producing properties, has been widely used in many cultures for centuries, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Although alcohol consumption is often associated with people having a good time and enjoying themselves, taking it

What does the term bloodshot mean? It basically means the blood vessels under the eye’s surface become larger and inflamed, causing the eye to look red. Some red eyes alone are usually benign and have no reason for concern. But

Swimming with contact lenses on may seem like a great idea because without them, you cannot truly see clearly while you’re out splashing away in the waters. However, by doing so you risk numerous eye issues which could be dangerous

Hydroxychloroquine is a controlled medication for several dermatologic and rheumatologic conditions. It is also widely used to treat Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) disease and Malaria (by using Chloroquine originally). The maximum recommended dose is 5 mg/kg/day which is commonly used

Low vision is a condition where decrease in visual acuity or visual field constricted to the point where glasses, contact lens, medical or surgical treatments cannot be fully corrected. Low vision is a vision problem which will interfere with an

People claim to have perfect eyesight if they have 20/20 vision or 6/6 vision. What does it actually mean? The sole difference is the unit of measurement in feet and metres, respectively. When at 6 metres, and being able to

Nutrition play an important role in slowing the progression and preventing the onset of ocular diseases such as Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), glaucoma, cataract and so on. Studies show getting sufficient essential nutrients can preserve good vision and eye health.

One of the most common symptoms that many people face is a headache. Even if you think you can treat a headache on your own without seeking medical attention, you should be concerned if the headache is accompanied by symptoms