Ever find yourself squinting to read a sign only a short distance away or discovering the clear night sky is a blurry mess of lights? You’re not alone. Conditions like astigmatism and myopia affect so many of us, and they can come with a sea of questions about what they are and how they are […]
Sometimes eye pain and headaches are accompanied by dry eyes. You might notice the symptoms at the same time or they may be staggered. But do dry eyes cause headaches? While dry eyes do not typically directly cause headaches, they can both exacerbate the symptoms of each other, leading to discomfort, fatigue, and eye pain. […]
Sometimes it can be easy to forget when you last purchased over-the-counter eye drops or updated your prescription eye drops. It may be tempting to ignore the expiration date on the bottle, but eye drops should not be used past their expiration date. If you’ve accidentally used expired eye drops, you should: Use lukewarm water […]
Dry eye is an ocular surface disease caused by a lack of tears and improper tear composition. It is not just about occasional discomfort but a condition that, when left unmanaged, poses a serious risk to vision. Without treatment, chronic and excessive dry eye can possibly cause damage and scar the sensitive tissue of the […]
If we’re being honest, no one will say they enjoy the feeling of dry eyes, and you’re not alone if you’re familiar with this discomfort. Dry eye is a condition that affects millions, with as varied causes as the potential symptoms it can produce. Eye masks are one potential solution for dry eyes. But there […]
In the realm of eye care, technological advancements have significantly enhanced our ability to diagnose and manage various ocular conditions. One such innovation is the Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) scan, a non-invasive imaging technique that provides detailed cross-sectional images of the eye’s internal structures. Optical Coherence Tomography is best compared to an ultrasound, except it […]
Virtual reality headsets don’t cause direct damage to your eyes, though they can cause eye fatigue and other symptoms if not used in moderation, and young children may be more susceptible. […]
You can tell if your lens is still in your eye by looking for the tint on the edge of your lens. If your lens is stuck in your eye, other signs it’s still there include redness and eye irritation. […]
There are actions you can take to help unclog your meibomian glands and improve your eye health. These include:
Using warm compresses
Cleansing the eyes daily with a mild cleaner
Changing your diet
Increasing water intake
Removing makeup
Trying alternative treatments like IPL (intense pulsed light) therapy, and radio frequency. […]
Regularly scheduled eye exams are the best way to make sure that your eye floaters aren’t dangerous. […]
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