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Waking Up With Dry Eyes
Are you waking up with dry eyes? There are a few things that could be contributing to this feeling. Sleeping With Eyes Open If you live with a roommate or a partner, ask them to check on you while you are sleeping. It is possible that your eyes may not be fully closed while you…

Best Eye Drops For Dry Eye Treatment
The best eye drops for dry eye treatment in most people are artificial tears. If your dry eye is more severe, you may require more than just artificial tears. Artificial tears are exactly what the name suggests. In addition to your body’s natural tear production, artificial tears can help to moisten and lubricate your eyes….

Does Air Conditioning Cause Dry Eyes?
Many people wonder what environmental factors can affect the health of their eyes. Air conditioning does not cause dry eyes, but there is evidence to show that it can aggravate it or make it worse. Worsening of dry eye symptoms was seen with people who spent more time indoors with their air conditioning on. If…

IPL Dry Eye Treatment Side Effects
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatment for dry eye can be done by your Ophthlamologist and may improve your dry eye. The light therapy from IPL helps to improve the health of your eyelid margins and the function of your meibomian glands. These glands are the oil-producing glands that contribute to a layer of your tear…

Can Dry Eye Cause Blurry Vision?
Yes! Dry eye causes blurry vision in many people. Patients are often surprised to learn this because dry eye does not seem like a very serious problem. However, depending on the severity of your dry eye, it can reduce your vision. So, how do you know if your blurry vision is from your dry eye?…

How To Treat Dry Eyes Without Drops
Dry eye can be a frustrating medical condition to treat. The mainstay of dry eye treatment is using artificial tears. This is the most basic form of dry eye treatment. However, for some patients, using artificial tears may not be desirable. Some people have difficulty putting drops into their eye. Or, when they do attempt…