Anyone experiencing chronic dry eye understands the frustration and discomfort it brings. This common condition affects millions globally, causing irritation due to insufficient tear production or tear quality that is too low to keep eyes lubricated and moisturized. While there’s no cure for dry eye, several supplements and vitamins can help alleviate symptoms and improve […]
Winter can be a magical season, especially for those who love winter sports. However, the cold air can wreak havoc on your eyes, leading to dry eyes and discomfort. Whether you’re a winter athlete or just enduring the cold, keeping your eyes hydrated in the winter is an important part of maintaining your eye health […]
Multiple eye conditions and diseases can cause eye pain. But one common cause of blinking irritation is dry eye. If you’re experiencing eye pain when blinking, don’t hesitate to contact the team at Discover Eyecare in Abbotsford and Chilliwack. […]
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 […]
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. […]
If you have dry eyes, you may be looking for any solution to your symptoms. Thankfully, your eye doctor has several tools available to treat dry eyes and improve your quality of life. There are many ways to relieve dry eyes, including artificial tears, prescription eye drops, lifestyle changes, eyelid hygiene, and in-office treatments. You […]
Dry eye syndrome is a common condition that affects millions of people every day. It’s characterized by a gritty, burning, or sandy sensation in the eyes that causes irritation and discomfort, and if left untreated, it can cause a hindrance to your day-to-day life. However, there are many ways to treat your dry eye syndrome, […]
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