You may have dry eyes if you consistently experience symptoms like a gritty sensation, stinging, light sensitivity, or even unexpectedly watery eyes. […]
How Do I Know If I Have Dry Eyes?
Can Dry Eyes Affect Vision?
Dry eye can significantly impact the quality of your vision as well as your ability to enjoy daily activities. Whether it’s the irritation of dryness or the frustration of blurry vision, these symptoms can interfere with tasks as simple as reading, working on your computer, or driving. […]
How Long Does Dry Eye Last After LASIK?
LASIK is a life-changing procedure for improving eyesight, but many patients linger after surgery with the question, “Why do my eyes feel dry?” You’re not alone if you’ve recently undergone LASIK and feel that gritty, sandpaper-like sensation. Dry eyes are 1 of the most common side effects of the procedure. Fortunately, dry eye symptoms typically […]
Can Allergies Cause Blurry Vision?
Spring is a beautiful season of growth, renewal, and loads of pollen. For many people, that much pollen in the air means allergies. Of course, spring isn’t the only time you might experience this irritation, but it is a common time of year to experience allergic reactions. Eye allergies are a condition that can cause […]
Can Dry Eye Cause Blindness?
While dry eye can cause vision changes or impairments in severe, untreated cases, it rarely leads to total vision loss. Dry eye occurs when your eyes don’t produce enough tears to stay properly lubricated, leading to irritation and light sensitivity. If left untreated, dry eye can result in complications. In severe cases, dry eye can […]
How to Unclog Meibomian Glands
Fortunately, there are simple and effective ways to unclog meibomian glands and restore clarity to your vision, such as eye masks, intense pulsed light, and gentle heat and massage to melt the hardened oil blocking the glands. […]
Can You Wear Contacts with Dry Eyes?
That stinging, burning sensation in the eyes—it’s likely dry eye disease. This eye condition is a lot more common than most people think and can be extremely inconvenient to deal with. When the eyes are inflamed, everyday tasks like reading, driving, and especially putting in contact lenses can be more difficult. So can you wear […]
Are Omega 3’s Good for Dry Eyes?
Omega-3 fatty acids, particularly those found in fish oil, have shown promising results for long term relief of dry eyes. If you’re finding your days marred by discomfort, incorporating omega-3 supplements or increasing your intake of omega-3-rich foods, such as salmon, chia seeds, and walnuts, might provide some relief. […]
Can Vitamin Deficiency Cause Dry Eye?
Is it possible your body’s stash of vitamins has fallen short, causing uncomfortable, dry eyes? A question that resonates with optometry patients and vitamin enthusiasts alike: Can a lack of vitamins lead to the pesky affliction? Intriguingly, the correlation between vitamin levels and ocular health is not just a matter of pill-popping supplements. There’s an […]
Why Are My Eyes So Dry and Itchy?
Aging, medications, allergies, and hormonal changes are only some factors that could lead to dry eye disease, the primary cause of dry and itchy eyes. […]
