Getting a poor night’s rest isn’t the only reason you get dark circles under your eyes! Many of us have seen those pesky dark circles or bags under our eyes and blame it on a lack of sleep. But there’s actually more to it than that! The Skin Under Your Eyes Is Very Thin The skin underneath and around your eyes is much thinner than the skin on the rest of your body. On average, it’s about 0.5 mm thick, while the skin on other parts of your body is around 2 mm thick. Because it is so thin, it’s much easier to see blood vessels underneath, making your skin appear darker in that area. But why are dark circles worse … Read More
What is Pink Eye?
“Pink eye” is a term that may sound scary, but this common eye problem typically is easily treated and, with a few simple precautions, can often be avoided. Anyone can get pink eye, but preschoolers, schoolchildren, college students, teachers and daycare workers are particularly at risk for the contagious types of pink eye because they work closely with others in the classroom. Pink eye — also called conjunctivitis — is inflammation of the thin, clear covering of the white of the eye and the inside of the eyelids (conjunctiva). Anything that triggers inflammation will cause these conjunctival blood vessels to dilate. This is what causes red, bloodshot eyes. Conjunctivitis can have several causes, but many eye doctors use the term “pink eye” … Read More