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 […]
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. […]
Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is a common condition that occurs when the meibomian glands become inflamed, blocked, or disrupted. […]
Nobody likes the feeling of itching, irritated eyes. It’s uncomfortable, a frustrating experience, and leaves you wanting to find relief. While you can get help from your optometrist, there’s often a question people find themselves asking: why are my eyes so itchy? Itchy eyes are often due to: Allergies Think of allergies like your body […]
If you have irritated eyelids, it can be a sign of blepharitis. The inflammation of the eyelids can feel uncomfortable and appear aggravated. If you have relatively healthy eyes and haven’t experienced blepharitis before, you may wonder if you contracted the condition from someone else. Blepharitis isn’t contagious; however, it does develop due to excess […]
One type of dry eye is evaporative dry eye, an eye condition affecting the lipid layer of tears, leading to increased tear evaporation. […]
The tear film is a mixture of oil, water, and mucus that covers the entire surface of the eyes to protect the eye from environmental irritants and infections while keeping the eyes comfortable. It keeps the ocular surface smooth to provide a clear refractive surface so light reaches your retina for visual clarity. […]
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