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. […]
It can also make it harder to see, as dry eyes can cause blurry vision. […]
In-office treatments from your eye doctor and at-home eyelid hygiene practices can unclog your meibomian glands and help you maintain healthy eyes. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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