Dry eye syndrome occurs when there’s a problem with the tears your eye is producing. Tears are made up of three layers: water, oil, and mucus. An imbalance in any of the three components could result in dry eye syndrome. Dry eyes develop when your tears don’t provide sufficient lubrication. Insufficient lubrication can be due […]
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As you age, you are more likely to have problems with your vision. More often than not, multiple issues are present simultaneously, and sometimes they conflict. The relationship between cataracts and dry eye is a good example. Unfortunately, both issues are big problems for older adults. Cataracts grow inside the lens of your eye, gradually […]
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Most people rub their eyes because it makes them feel better temporarily. Specifically, rubbing your eyes stimulates glands in them. This forces your eyes to produce tears to lubricate and hydrate your eyes which may feel tired and sore. Pressure also stimulates a nerve in the eye called the vagus nerve. This nerve can physically […]
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Dry eye is an all too common affliction that affects millions of people all over the world. Left unchecked, a simple case of dry eye can become worse. It can even eventually affect your eyesight. Here’s how you can tell if your dry eye has gotten worse. 1. Your Eyes are Extremely Watery As backward […]
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Living with dry eye can be a pain. Dry eye causes redness, swelling, itching, and irritation, as well as other symptoms. Left untreated, dry eye can become worse. It can even lead to permanent vision damage including corneal abrasions and ulcers. If you are currently suffering from dry eye, here are some tips to help […]
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Allergy season makes everything more difficult, including combating dry eye. If your eyes are already itching, stinging, red, or puffy, adding pollen into the mix doesn’t help. Luckily, there are steps that you can take to make sure that this allergy season doesn’t overwhelm you. Keep reading to learn some ways to help your dry […]
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Have dry or itchy eyes? You may have chronic dry eye! Chronic dry eye can be caused by a multitude of factors and is usually due to a combination of them. These factors include your environment, aging, side effects, and more! If you’re tired of dry eye sucking you dry, keep reading to find out […]
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