When our eyes can’t produce enough tears or those tears are of low quality, we experience dry eyes. While there are a variety of symptoms associated with dry eye, including a gritty, scratchy feeling, floaters are not among these symptoms. Floaters are usually harmless, dark shapes that appear in your vision and look like spots, […]
Our productive and busy lifestyles keep us glued to projects for long periods. While our ability to remain focused on tasks for long periods is great, it can lead to eye discomfort. The discomfort is unsettling, but eye strain is temporary. After taking a break or finishing our work, we should feel the effects of […]
For the millions who experience chronic headaches or the discomfort of dry eyes, understanding the interplay between these conditions can be crucial to enhancing their quality of life. Despite common misconceptions, dry eyes do not cause headaches but can have shared triggers and symptoms. There can be several possible sources to your dry eye symptoms. […]
Scleral lenses can work for dry eye symptoms by creating a stable reservoir of moisture between the lens and the cornea. […]
Your optometrist can recommend whether or not you should be wearing your contact lenses if you have dry eye, and they may recommend daily disposable lenses or specialty lenses like scleral contacts, which can improve moisture retention in your eyes and provide clear sight. […]
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