Dry Eyes: What Is Intense Pulsed Light Therapy?
Intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy treats the underlying cause of meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) and dry eye syndrome (DES), providing long lasting results for millions […]
Read MoreEye Allergies and Contact Lenses
Eye allergies can cause a host of uncomfortable symptoms, making contact lens wear difficult for many allergy sufferers. Eye allergies can cause any of the […]
Read MoreWhy Do My Eyes Feel Gritty?
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 […]
Read MoreHow Is Meibomian Gland Dysfunction Treated?
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 […]
Read MoreCan Warm Compresses Help Dry Eyes?
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. […]
Read MoreWhy Do Dry Eyes Affect Women More Than Men?
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 […]
Read MoreTips for Allergic Eyes
Did you know that up to 25 percent of people suffer from eye allergies? Eye allergies can develop at any time during the year, and […]
Read MoreHow Is Dry Eye Syndrome Diagnosed?
Dry eye syndrome affects up to 50 percent of adults. Dry eye syndrome is a chronic condition that occurs when the eyes cannot produce a […]
Read MoreDry Eyes or Eye Allergies?
If allergy medication and over-the-counter eye drops, gels, and ointments have yet to relieve your dry, itchy eyes, it may be time to schedule an […]
Read MoreWhy Do My Eyes Feel Sore?
Nearly half of all adults experience sore eyes and up to 33 percent of patients in eye care clinics present with complaints about dry eye. […]
Read MoreManaging Dry Eyes in the Spring
Have you been diagnosed with chronic dry eyes or dry eye syndrome (DES)? If you also suffer from seasonal allergies, your dry eye symptoms may […]
Read MoreAnswers to Your Top 6 Questions about COVID-19 and Your Eyes
With healthcare information changing daily amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, little attention has been given to the virus’ effect on one of the most sensitive parts […]
Read MoreCan Pregnancy Affect Vision?
An estimated 15 percent of women experience vision changes during pregnancy. Pregnancy can bring about many different changes in your body. These changes, although sometimes […]
Read MoreWhy Is My Eye Twitching?
Have you ever felt your eyelid moving or twitching involuntarily? What is an eye twitch? An eye twitch, clinically termed myokymia, occurs when the eyelid […]
Read MoreCommon Contact Lens Problems
While wearing contact lenses is a safe alternative to eyeglasses, they can come with problems that you may not expect— especially if you are a […]
Read MoreWhat Are Scleral Lenses?
Scleral lenses are a type of gas permeable (GP) lens that are specially designed for patients with corneal irregularities and other eye conditions that make […]
Read MoreDry Eye and Menopause
Approximately 61 percent of perimenopausal and menopausal women are affected by dry eyes. Menopause causes many hormonal changes. During menopause, the body produces less androgen, […]
Read MoreDoes Eyelid Cleaning Improve Dry Eye?
Over 50 percent of dry eye symptoms are caused by inadequate eyelid hygiene. Dry eye can be a symptom related to many different conditions, but […]
Read MoreVision Therapy: Glossary of Terms
AMBLYOPIA also known as “lazy eye” is a visual condition that affects approximately 2 or 3 out of every 100 children in the United States. […]
Read MoreDry Eye Quiz
Are you suffering from dry eyes? This questionnaire will allow you to record the frequency and severity of your dry eye symptoms, and help your […]
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