Waking up with dry eyes is more than a minor annoyance—it’s a frustrating way to start your day, affecting everything from your comfort to your productivity. Dry eyes in the morning are often caused by an imbalance in your tear film, and addressing this imbalance is key to finding relief. Dry eyes bring along a […]
If contact lenses are your preferred choice, then it’s important to know how to manage dry eye symptoms while still wearing them—whether by using lubricating eye drops, taking regular breaks from screens, or switching types of lenses. […]
One of the leading causes of dry eye is meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), an issue that affects the oil content in your tear film. There are ways to lower your risk of developing MGD, but once it develops, untreated MGD often gets worse without proper medical diagnosis and treatment.
Since it cannot be easily treated without medical intervention, MGD can last several years, with symptoms worsening over time. At-home treatments like warm compresses and eye drops can help relieve these symptoms but may not treat the root cause of MGD. To help effectively treat MGD, your optometrist can provide in-office treatments like Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) and Low-Level Light Treatment (LLLT).
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Winter can be a magical season filled with snowflakes, cozy sweaters, and warm drinks. But for many, it also brings an unwelcome guest, watery eyes and subsequent dry eyes.
While dry eye is a chronic condition that can be experienced all year round, the dry, airy, and cold winter environment aggravates ongoing symptoms.
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Living with dry eyes can feel like a constant battle. The irritation, redness, and discomfort can make even the simplest tasks—like reading or working on a computer—challenging. But what if there was a simple and almost immediate solution? This is where punctal plugs come in. These are tiny devices that prevent early tear drainage, keeping […]
Dry eye syndrome affects millions of people worldwide, causing discomfort and impacting quality of life. The meibomian glands, tiny oil-producing glands located in the eyelids, play a crucial role in maintaining eye health by secreting oils that prevent the evaporation of the eye’s tear film. However, when these glands become blocked or dysfunctional, it can […]
Amniotic membranes are a specialized dry eye treatment your eye doctor may offer. This dry eye therapy uses natural tissue to help promote healing and provide protection in cases of persistent dry eye, especially those where the eye is getting damaged. […]
Low-energy radiofrequency waves, or RF, gradually warm the skin surrounding the eyes. The heat encourages the release of lipids that stabilize the tear film by helping to clear any clogged glands. […]
We will walk you through the causes of dry eyes, how IPL therapy works to alleviate dry eyes, and what happens before, during, and after the IPL treatment session we provide at Higgins Brothers’ Vision Care. […]
If you’ve ever had an itching and burning sensation in your eyes, it may have been a condition called “blepharitis.” This condition causes burning sensations, irritation, flaky skin, and more. While your optometrist can help treat your eye condition, prevention is often the easiest way to handle blepharitis. It helps to keep your eyes healthy […]
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