Eye comfort is something we can easily take for granted. For the most part, we can rely on the glands in the eyes to produce high-quality tears to lubricate the ocular surface. In certain conditions, the treat film may evaporate more quickly than it should. The result is uncomfortable dryness and other symptoms. Statistics show… Read More »
Dry eye syndrome is an uncomfortable condition that affects nearly 30 million Americans. In some cases, dry eye is temporary and caused by digital eye strain. Sometimes, it is an imbalance in the tear film that is to blame. Eye lubrication originates in the Meibomian glands of the eye, which secret oil, mucus, and water.… Read More »
Dry eye syndrome is a common problem that can affect adults of all ages. In some cases, we see symptoms similar to dry eye syndrome occur in teens. These symptoms include redness, a gritty or foreign body sensation, and tearing. Some people who struggle with severe dry eye syndrome may notice a thick mucus at… Read More »
We’ve reached that time of the year when our outer landscape may change drastically from one week to the next. Gone are the hot, humid days of summer. Now that the air has cooled (oh, how it has cooled!), we need to remember that it has also become much dryer. Where there is dry air,… Read More »
The years leading up to menopause and those that follow can be relatively unsteady for any woman. Symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats and insomnia and weight gain are just the tip of the iceberg. We typically give so much attention to these symptoms, though, that other conditions related to changing hormones could… Read More »
Dry eye syndrome is a sneaky eye condition that is often overlooked for months or years before a person seeks treatment. According to statistics, approximately one-third of adults in the world are affected by dry eye disease. As suggested by the name, this condition involves an insufficiency in the tear film that covers the eyes.… Read More »
During the winter months in Ohio, we may think more about how to plan ahead for days that are better spent indoors than how the weather may affect our eye health. Many people feel the burn, so to speak, as the weather changes. Because cold weather often coincides with extra-dry air inside and outside of… Read More »
Dry eyes cause excessive watering, itching, burning, and a scratchy sensation. Living with these frustrating symptoms for even a day or two can be unnerving. According to statistics, though, millions of people suffer them on a regular basis. Women, in particular, are prone to chronic dry eyes, or dry eye syndrome. To make matters worse,… Read More »
You may not think much about the occasional bout with dry eyes or eye strain that you feel at the end of the day. Certain eye problems are less common so, if they do develop, could cause unnecessary stress. One such problem is the stye. There is nothing fancy nor too serious about a stye,… Read More »
More than 20 million people in our country suffer the occasional flare-up and symptoms of dry eye disease. When bouts of itchy, scratchy, watery eyes affect you, you may react in some of these common ways: You may first shuffle to uncover the cause of your eye irritation. You may trade your contact lenses for… Read More »
