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Woman scratching her eyes and wincing in pain because of dry eyes

Dry Eye • March 27, 2023

Can Allergies Cause Dry Eyes?

If you've noticed that your eyes feel dry, uncomfortable, and itchy, you may be wondering if allergies are the cause. Allergies can certainly contribute to dry eye symptoms. However, there could be several other reasons your eyes feel dry and uncomfortable. Let's explore whether allergies can lead to dry eyes and what you can do…

An elderly woman with diabetes had her eyes with protective cover after cataract surgery

Diabetic eye exams, Dry Eye • December 5, 2022

Does Diabetes Cause Dry Eyes?

Diabetes and eyesight are closely linked. Diabetes and chronically high blood glucose (blood sugar) can cause various eye complications, including cataracts and glaucoma. What you may not know is that diabetes can significantly increase your risk of developing dry eye disease. More than half of all those with diabetes suffer from dry eyes. The good…

Women taking medication which may be causing her dry eye to occur from side effects

Dry Eye • March 27, 2022

What Medications Can Cause Dry Eye?

If you suffer from dry eyes, there are many possible reasons why you’re experiencing them. Your optometrist can help determine the cause of your dry eye symptoms, such as age, medical conditions, or medications. If you take any medications, can they be the cause of your dry eyes? Continue reading to learn more about dry…

Women in bed touching eyes caused due to dry eye

Dry Eye • March 5, 2022

Why You Suffer From Dry Eye in the Morning

So you get to bed at a decent time, complete all your work for the day, and feel good. You drift off to sleep and wake up with some irritation and discomfort in your eyes. A wild flare-up of dry eye has appeared. But we can never be fully prepared to deal with it. Working…

A young woman placing a contact lens onto her left eye

Dry Eye, Eyewear • May 5, 2021

Do Scleral Contact Lenses Work for Dry Eye?

Dry eye disease affects millions of Americans and can cause your eyes to become inflamed, sore, and red, making it difficult to go about your everyday life. If you wear contact lenses, dry eye can make it difficult and uncomfortable to continually use them. If you have trouble wearing your contacts due to dry eye,…

Dry Eye, Eye Care • August 14, 2020

Choosing the Right Eye Drops for Dry Eyes

There are options a-plenty available for dealing with dry eye syndrome! Depending on how your symptoms are caused, whether it's through evaporative dry eye or aqueous tear deficiency, your optometrist can help you find the solutions that suit you best. Some of the most commonly used treatments for dry eyes are eye drops. However, despite…

Dry Eye • July 15, 2020

Could Dry Air Be Causing Your Dry Eyes?

What is Dry Eye? If you’re experiencing dry, gritty eyes that feel itchy or overly watery - you may be a victim of chronic dry eye. However, you don’t need to fret. Dry eye is an irritating and uncomfortable condition, but there are many different treatments available to mitigate symptoms and keep your eyes comfortable. …

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