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Guide to Dry Eye
- Over 50% of adults suffer with dry eyes
- Digital devices and computer screens can cause dry eyes
- Do your eyes ever feel scratchy or irritated?
- Do your eyes feel watery or appear red?
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Dry Eyes May Be More Harmful Than You Think
Dry eye syndrome (DES), also known as keratoconjunctivitis sicca, is a condition that causes the eyes to be chronically dry. This can occur either when...
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Ocular Surface Disease or Dry Eyes?
Scientific studies show that as many as 78% of all adults have some form of ocular surface disease (OSD). What is OSD? Ocular surface disease...
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Does Tear Osmolarity Indicate Dry Eyes?
Tear osmolarity simply indicates the ‘saltiness’ of your tears, but could this be the solution for your dry eyes? We all know that salt water...
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What to Expect at a Dry Eye Exam
Dry eyes affect up to 50% of all adults. With a comprehensive exam, you can find out what is causing your dry eyes and the...
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10 In-Office Treatments for Dry Eyes
Chronic and severe dry eyes can be debilitating. Fortunately, in-office dry eye treatments can get to the root of your symptoms, for longer lasting results....
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Dry Eyes: Top 6 FAQs on Effective In-Office Treatments
As many as 50% of adults suffer from dry eyes. Could in-office treatments be the solution? Dry eye symptoms may be handled at home by...
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Gritty Eyes and What to Do?
Almost 60% of adults complain of dry or gritty eyes. Gritty eyes are often a symptom of dry eye syndrome (DES), a common and treatable...
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The Link Between Dry Eyes and Accutane
Over two million people have taken Accutane to treat severe acne. When severe acne is unresponsive to topical treatments, an oral medication called Accutane, is...
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5 Signs of Dry Eyes and the Best Treatments
Dry eyes can be uncomfortable and impact your daily performance and your ability to wear contact lenses. Dry eye syndrome is a chronic condition that...
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Holistic Dry Eye Treatments: 8 FAQs
Over 50 million Americans experience chronic dry eye symptoms, but relief is closer than many realize. The shift in medicine today toward an overall more...
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Can Eye Doctors Treat Ocular Surface Disease? 5 FAQs
If you suffer with sore eyes, published studies suggest that up to 78% of adults have a form of Ocular Surface Disease. What is ocular...
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Treating Dry Eye With Radio Frequency? Top 7 FAQs
Could radiofrequency waves successfully treat dry eyes? Radiofrequency (RF) has recently become the latest treatment for dry eye syndrome. Here you will find the most...
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8 Top Natural Ways to Stop Dry Eyes
Did you know that over almost 50% of adults experience dry eye symptoms? There are many natural ways to reduce the impact dry eyes have...
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Dry Eyes: 8 Ways Your Eye Doctor Can Help
With 1 in 2 adults experiencing dry eye, your eye doctor now has many ways to help. Dry eyes can have a significant impact on...
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What Is Dry Eye Syndrome?
Over 58% of the population suffer from dry eyes. Dry eyes is a common condition that results from insufficient tear quantity, or inadequate tear quality. ...
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When Do Optometrists Use Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)?
IPL or Intense Pulsed Light therapy is a popular treatment used by optometrists to address various eye conditions, especially those that are related to dry...
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Dry Eye Quiz
Are your dry eyes impacting your life? Dry eyes are common, affecting over 58 percent of the population. Dry eye syndrome, also referred to as...
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Tips 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...
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Guide to Eye Drops
What are eye drops used for? Eye drops are commonly administered or prescribed by eye doctors for a number of different reasons. The most common...
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Natural Remedies for Dry Eyes
Wondering what you can do to relieve dry eyes… naturally? You may be wondering what you can do to naturally relieve your dry eye symptoms?...
