While stress itself does not directly cause styes, it can contribute to the factors that make them more likely to occur.
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Does Stress Cause Styes?
What Causes Myopia to Worsen?
Factors that may cause myopia to worsen include:
Genetic Factors: If you or your partner are nearsighted, your child is much more likely to develop myopia. While you cannot change your genetics, knowing this predisposition can help you take early action.
Excessive Digital Screen Time: Studies have shown that children who spend too much time on digital devices or nearwork (like reading or using a computer) are at a higher risk of developing myopia.
Lack of Outdoor Time in Daytime: Sunlight exposure has been linked to a decreased chance of myopia development, in addition to a lower risk of developing severe myopia.
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Is a Stye Contagious? The Truth Behind Eye Infections
If you have ever noticed a small red bump on your eyelid, almost like a pimple, you likely had a stye. An extremely common eye condition, styes can cause further eye infections if they are not addressed. Fortunately, your optometrist can help, but in the meantime, you may wonder if a stye is contagious. While […]
Can You Wear Contacts with Pink Eye?
“Pink eye,” clinically called conjunctivitis, is a common eye disease that is easily recognizable by the pinkness or redness visible in and around the eyes. Depending on what type of pink eye you have, it can be highly contagious, making it essential to visit an optometrist to get a proper diagnosis and treatment. If you […]
How Long Does Eye Strain Last?
We live in a fast-paced world, and we’re constantly surrounded by screens and digital devices. While they can be handy for improving many parts of our lives, they can also overwork our eyes, causing fatigue and eye strain. Eye strain can be uncomfortable, but how long does it last? Does eye strain go away on […]
How to Prevent Astigmatism and Myopia?
Astigmatism and myopia affect millions of Americans, typically from a young age. These conditions can make it harder to see, affecting your quality of life. With the effect of these refractive errors on vision, many people wonder how to prevent astigmatism and myopia. Although you can’t prevent astigmatism from developing, the likelihood of myopia developing […]
