One type of dry eye is evaporative dry eye, an eye condition affecting the lipid layer of tears, leading to increased tear evaporation. […]
What is Evaporative Dry Eye?
Tear Film: What Is It & How Does It Affect Your Vision?
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. […]
Do Dry Eyes Cause Blurry Vision?
It can also make it harder to see, as dry eyes can cause blurry vision. […]
How to Unclog Meibomian Glands
In-office treatments from your eye doctor and at-home eyelid hygiene practices can unclog your meibomian glands and help you maintain healthy eyes. […]
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Eye Drops & More Dry Eye Therapies
Dry eye disease is a common condition that affects millions of Americans. It occurs when the eyes produce fewer tears or your tears evaporate too quickly, leading to burning, itching, redness, and blurred vision. Chronic dry eye can affect daily life, but you don’t have to bear with the uncomfortable symptoms. Your eye doctor can […]
What Causes Dry Eyes in Winter?
The air is cold, and the wind bites your skin, but why does winter also leave your eyes dry and scratchy? Over 16 million Americans have dry eyes. It’s a common condition, and its cause can be diagnosed with an eye exam. If you regularly deal with dry eyes, you’re right to notice that it […]
Why Are My Eyes So Dry When I Wake Up?
Waking up with dry eyes is an uncomfortable way to start your day. Dry eye symptoms can cause eye fatigue immediately after you wake up, ruining a good night’s sleep and sometimes lasting throughout your day. Dry eye can make it difficult to wear your contact lenses and disrupt your vision which can set your […]
What is a Dry Eye Test?
Dry eye can significantly affect your quality of life, but treatment can help improve your symptoms. Before your eye doctor can begin treatment, they must diagnose your condition. They determine the cause of your dry eyes with a dry eye test. Continue reading to learn more about dry eye, including why they develop, what a […]
Are There Different Types of Dry Eye?
Blinking is mostly an involuntary or automatic process. It’s essential to bathe the eyes in tears, providing lubrication and moisture and removing or protecting them from irritants. So when you suddenly feel pain with every blink or if your eyes feel dry no matter how much you blink, you may have dry eyes. As a […]
What is Aqueous Tear Deficiency?
Most people know of dry eye disease (DED) and the many accompanying symptoms. Mild dry eye disease affects 1 in 5 adults, but severe cases can impact the quality of life. A comprehensive eye exam is the first step to understanding this eye condition and finding the root cause. It helps to determine what type […]
