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 »
Most people who use tobacco products today are well aware of the warnings made about this substance. Smoking and other tobacco use have been identified as a leading cause of disease and early death. Additionally, the habit is recognized as a preventable cause of medically significant conditions such as cancer and cardiovascular disease. Essentially, smoking… Read More »
Millions of people are affected by chronically dry eyes. For decades, the term “dry eye” has been used to describe a variety of problems to cause symptoms such as blurry vision, burning, a foreign body sensation or sandpaper feel, excessive tearing, and redness. Furthermore, most treatments have revolved around the idea that dry eyes stem… Read More »
Having dry eyes can be incredibly uncomfortable and interfere with day-to-day activities. In some cases dry eyes are the result of serious underlying problems, and in other cases simple lifestyle changes could relieve your dry eyes. The first step to relief is finding out what is causing the problem. Keep reading to learn more about… Read More »
Dry eyes can be irritating and painful, which is why it is important to understand what causes dry eyes, and what you can do about it. Keep reading to learn more: What Causes Dry Eyes? There are many different factors that cause dry eyes—common factors include: Medications—Sometimes dry eyes are a side effect of taking… Read More »
Dry eye syndrome is one of the frequent complaints we get from first-time visitors here at the Roholt Vision Institute. Every so often, they complain about eye redness, itchiness, foreign body sensation, grittiness, tired eyes, overall discomfort, light sensitivity, intermittent blurred vision, and in some cases, contact lens intolerance. During consultations, patients will frequently ask… Read More »
What happens when your eyes do not make enough tears? You will most likely suffer from dry eye syndrome. If you’re not familiar with this eye condition yet, you might want to read below for the most common signs and symptoms of dry eyes. Here at the Roholt Vision Institute, we spend a great deal… Read More »
