I’ve been wearing soft contacts for years without a single issue. But for the last two weeks, my right eye has been acting up. There’s this redness and irritation right where my upper and lower eyelids meet. I’m also getting these stringy bits of mucus every so often, which occasionally blurs my vision when they get stuck on the lens. I’ve been rinsing it frequently with artificial tears, but I’m starting to think that isn't cutting it. My left eye feels perfectly fine. I read somewhere that this could be a sign of viral conjunctivitis, but I can't say for sure. I don't have any other symptoms—no stinging, no redness in the eyeball itself, and no sneezing or runny nose, so it’s definitely not an allergy.
At first glance, I thought this was just straight-up homophobia. Then I realized the author keeps using the wrong term—"homopathy"—three times in a row. Give me a break. Basically, this alternative medicine thing works on "like cures like." Doctors have pointed out that if you're treating arsenic poisoning with homeopathy, they'd actually suggest adding even more arsenic, just highly diluted. Think about that. If you want to see how ridiculous it is, read this:
So, let me get this straight. How is it possible for someone to waste five years coasting through a degree, producing absolutely nothing, just to jump to a different program without paying a dime? Meanwhile, I grind through my studies, finish everything right on schedule, and if I want to start a second degree, suddenly the bill comes due.
Sure, but I’m not talking about doing them at the same time. My question is: once you actually finish one, can you just jump into the next one for free? Do they even bother checking?
Can you go back for a second degree? I know you can do two at once, but I’m talking about finishing one first and then starting over on another.
Do you still have to pay full tuition for the second round, or is there a discount? Does it matter if you were a straight-A student who finished your first degree right on schedule? How does this actually play out in the real world?
And is the process the same if you're transferring from a school where you wasted five years doing absolutely nothing versus someone who actually pulled their weight and graduated on time?
My eyes get bloodshot all the time from staring at crappy monitors, so I try to take breaks and step outside for some fresh air just to give them a rest. It’s easier to just wear my glasses while I'm working, but since I'm nearsighted and wear contacts, I usually just stick with the lenses—even though I know that actually strains my eyes more. I've always hated using drops like Golden Dragon or whatever else is on the shelf. They constrict the blood vessels in your eyes, which basically chokes off the oxygen and nutrients. Instead, I just use sterile saline solution. I'm not sure if that's the right move, but I haven't had any issues so far.
Dr. Miller is my long-time dentist, and honestly, she’s become a friend over the years. 😁 She’s excellent—does top-tier work on anything tooth-related. I see some people here acting like ozone therapy is some kind of miracle cure, but let's be real. It only works if the cavity isn't too deep. If you catch it early, there's hope. If you wait too long, you're looking at drilling and standard fillings. The only real downside is the cost; ozone treatment is pricey, and if you have a few teeth to fix, you'll find yourself dropping a thousand bucks before you know it. Bottom line, I recommend Dr. Miller, though I've heard Dr. Smith is pretty solid too.
Your take is fine, but don't overdo the contact lenses. Cut down your daily hours and get more sleep. Your eyes are going to be exhausted if you're wearing them all day while staring at a computer screen or hanging out in smoky places. Mix it up with glasses once in a while to give your eyes a break. I've been wearing soft contacts for five years now and haven't run into any major issues. I just switch to glasses every so often. I personally use saline solution instead of those artificial tears; it works better. A lot of my colleagues use it too, and nobody complains.
Don't sweat it. If they aren't asking for your blood, don't give it to them. That said, I haven't heard anything about people with psoriasis being barred from donating. Send an email to the Red Cross and check in with your doctor.
It’s the same story with how they discriminate against the gay community. It's common knowledge they get tested for STDs way more often than straight people. For the straight crowd, condoms are mostly just about preventing pregnancy; they don't seem to care much about STDs, since everyone acts like those are just "gay diseases." :roll:
It could actually be vitiligo. That’s just skin depigmentation. The thing is, we aren't talking about little spots here; we're talking about patches of all different sizes. It usually shows up on the face, in the hair, in skin folds, or around the hands and midsection. Do some digging on an official medical site regarding vitiligo to learn more. There isn't really a cure for it. How do I know? Because I'm dealing with it myself.
swiftbison86 said:The website www.mayoclinic.org has all the phone numbers, office hours, and the clinic's location.
I’ve been to see her. It wasn't bad, but she’s incredibly expensive.
She did ozone therapy on four of my teeth and it cost me over $333. Plus, one of my fillings fell out—one she had done using the standard method—but she replaced it for free.
What's your take on her?
By the way, there was a robbery at her office recently. Someone snatched a patient's purse right out of the waiting room.