As the season changes, many people welcome relief from the summer heat, but for others, fall brings new challenges — particularly those dealing with dry eye. Seasonal changes can exacerbate dry eye symptoms, making it crucial to understand triggers and how to avoid them. Below, we explore common fall dry eye triggers and offer prevention tips. […]
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Allergies and dry eye syndrome are common issues that affect many people nationwide. If you have eye pain, itchiness, redness, or other symptoms, you may be wondering if dry eye syndrome or allergies are to blame. Discover the similarities and differences between eye allergies and dry eye below. This information can help you seek appropriate care and
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If you have ever suffered from dry eyes, you know that dry eyes can be not only annoying and cumbersome but genuinely disruptive. From making it difficult to looking at your computer screen to making it impossible to focus on anything else, dry eyes are a genuine issue. Which is why no one would blame you
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As a combination of water, oil, and mucus, tears are not just essential for controlling the dryness and comfort in our eyes. They also provide a protective layer against particles and allergens. The exact proportions of what makes up tears can significantly affect how well they work. Dry eyes can occur when there is not
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Dry eye disease is a common condition affecting more than 16 million Americans. Most of the patients who are treated for dry eyes are women, according to statistics. In most situations, tests find that it is not a lack of aqueous fluid that causes the eyes to be perpetually dry and irritated, it is a
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Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) is a common eye disease that doesn’t get enough attention. It is often the underlying cause of chronic dry eyes. Meibomian Gland Dysfunction is described as any change to the quality of amount of meibum, or oil, produced by tiny glands in the eyelids. A change may occur in response to
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The winter months usually offer a reprieve from the consistent heat that has lingered for months on end. Still, as the air gets cooler, it also gets drier. Dry air can be unfriendly to the skin as well as to the eyes. To make matters worse, the use of indoor heat is the norm during
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Dry eye syndrome is a relatively common condition but one that can be misunderstood. Because it can be described as a chronic problem, dry eye syndrome may be thought of as a condition in which the eyes feel dry and gritty and irritated all the time. That’s not how dry eye syndrome works. In many
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Ocular symptoms tend to increase around this time of year. There could be several reasons for this, including seasonal changes in the environment such as the air getting warmer and pollen counts rising. When symptoms arise, it may be easy to attribute them to these factors. However, for some, the underlying problem may not be
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In many parts of the country, the outside world transforms during the winter season. This necessitates changes to our daily routine. Not only do we pull out the sweaters and boots, but we also need to prepare for seasonal issues such as chilled hands, runny noses, and chapped lips. These problems can be frustrating. Others,
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