One of the most common eye conditions afflicting Americans is dry eye disease. This condition is uncomfortable, causing your eyes to itch and burn among other symptoms. If left untreated, dry eye disease can cause vision issues in the future. Dry eye disease has several factors that can cause it, or make it worse. Fortunately, there are many ways you…
Cataracts are something most of us will have to deal with at some point in our lives. By the age of 65, over 90 percent of people have had a cataract. Over the age of 75, over half have experienced vision loss due to cataracts. This makes cataract surgery one of the most common surgeries performed in the US. Considering…
Dry eye is very uncomfortable; when you experience it you often want to do whatever it takes for it to get better. Oftentimes, people who suffer from dry eye have to use eye drops, prescription ointments, or possibly have surgery on their eyes to alleviate the issue. Before going to extreme measures, you may be able to change some of…
Two common eye issues that people experience are blepharitis and dry eye syndrome. While they can be experienced separately, they oftentimes occur together. In fact, they happen together so often, experts have begun calling it dry eye blepharitis syndrome. It is unknown why this is, or how one may influence the other. Nonetheless, over 40 percent of adults have experienced…
Dry eyes are annoying and uncomfortable to deal with. Dry eye syndrome can cause your eyes to be itchy, watery, have a burning sensation, a gritty feeling, and possibly even blurred vision. If ignored, it can lead to severe eye diseases and even cause eventual blindness. Addressing this eye condition is incredibly important. There are many factors that can lead…
As an allergy sufferer, you know how bothersome dry, itchy eyes can be. Chronic dry eye disease often presents itself unknowingly in people with allergies, because of how closely the symptoms mimic each other. Let’s take a look at how you can manage dry eye symptoms as an allergy sufferer. Protect Your Eyes One way to combat allergy and dry…
While nearly everyone will experience dry eye at one time or another, many people experience chronic issues. If you have chronic symptoms such as burning, itching, stinging, or excessive tearing, you may have dry eye syndrome. Many factors can cause or contribute to this condition, such as wearing contacts or allergies. If you suffer from an autoimmune condition, it may…
Dry eye occurs when you do not produce enough tears to keep your eyes lubricated. This condition can be annoying and painful, and it is often a chronic issue for those who have it. While older adults are more prone to experiences dry eye, any age group can be affected. Let’s take a look at dry eye FAQs our eye…
Dry eye syndrome is a recurring problem affecting more than 3 million Americans every year. Over time, the condition may worsen as moisture decreases. It’s possible to successfully treat your dry eyes and manage the condition, though it may take a combination of methods to experience lasting results. Reducing the Pain and Irritation of Dry Eye 1. Rest Eyes Often…
No matter what you do for a living or recreation, you use your eyes for everything. But most likely, you don’t always take care of them the way you should. Abusing your eyes with excessive screen time, eye strain, or failing to use adequate protection from the elements can cause a lot of uncomfortable eye conditions. One of the most…
