dry eye syndrome

2021 Update: BVD and Eye Fatigue

by Russ Lazarus April 19, 2021

As many as 90% of people who use computers daily report eye fatigue symptoms. Vision is our primary sense, but most people take their eyes

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Who Can Benefit from Scleral Lenses?

by Russel Lazarus January 5, 2021

If your regular contact lenses are causing you discomfort, ask your eye doctor about switching to scleral lenses. Scleral lenses are rigid gas permeable (RGP)

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Scleral Lenses for Dry Eyes 

by Russel Lazarus January 4, 2021

Scleral contact lenses are an effective solution for patients with dry eyes.  Are your eyes constantly dry and irritated? Scleral contact lenses are known for

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Light Sensitivity (Photophobia)

by Russ Lazarus December 20, 2020

Light sensitivity is one of the most common visual complaints.  Light sensitivity, clinically termed photophobia, can cause discomfort in the presence of natural and artificial

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Dry Eyes and Aging

by Russ Lazarus December 20, 2020

Dry eyes affect the quality of life for up to 30 percent of adults over the age of 50.  Dry eye syndrome (DES) is a

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Why Do My Eyes Feel Gritty?

by Russ Lazarus December 13, 2020

Gritty eyes can make your eyes feel scratchy, rough and irritated— almost as if a piece of sand is stuck in your eye. Gritty eyes

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How Is Meibomian Gland Dysfunction Treated?

by Russ Lazarus December 13, 2020

Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is one of the leading causes of dry eye syndrome and blepharitis. Recent studies show up that to 59 percent of

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Can Warm Compresses Help Dry Eyes?

by Russ Lazarus December 13, 2020

If you are suffering from mild to moderate dry eye symptoms, warm compresses are a natural way to treat dry eyes and relieve uncomfortable symptoms. 

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Why Do Dry Eyes Affect Women More Than Men?

by Russ Lazarus December 13, 2020

Why is it that over 67 percent of patients with dry eyes are women? This means that women are twice as likely to suffer with

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How Is Dry Eye Syndrome Diagnosed?

by Russ Lazarus December 9, 2020

Dry eye syndrome affects up to 50% of all adults. Dry eye syndrome is a chronic condition that occurs when the eyes cannot produce a

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