Caring for our ocular health goes beyond visiting our optometrist for routine comprehensive eye exams. It also includes paying attention to any unnecessary irritation and discomfort that we may experience. Persistent discomfort, dryness, and irritation are common symptoms of dry eyes. The key to long-term relief from these symptoms is targeting their underlying cause. In […]
Tension headaches can have many causes, and while the research doesn’t connect them directly to dry eyes, the two conditions may share common triggers. […]
When you need to relieve dry eyes, you may reach for eye drops. But what if you don’t have any on hand? Can you use a contact lens solution instead? This is a common question among people who wear contact lenses, especially those who use multi-purpose solutions that claim to clean, rinse, and store lenses. […]
Dry eye disease is a condition that occurs when the eyes are not adequately hydrated, leading to discomfort, irritation and even vision problems. Despite being a common ailment, many people do not understand the causes, symptoms and treatment options available for dry eye disease. In this blog, we will delve into what dry eye is, […]
If you wake up in the morning with an itching or burning sensation in your eye, you may be dealing with dry eye syndrome. Dry eye syndrome, commonly referred to as dry eyes or dry eye disease, often feels like a sandy or gritty sensation in your eyes. It’s one of the more common complaints […]
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