When it comes to seasons, winter is probably one of the harshest all around. The cold, dry air dries out our skin, turns our noses red, and the chances of getting sick go up dramatically. Our eyes even take a blow during winter. The cold, dry air can dry out our eyes, especially if we […]
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No Rub-A-Dub-Dub
Dry eyes and runny noses are a normal part of spring allergies. If you are like most people, rubbing your eyes feels great, but you may be doing more harm than good. Those little pieces of pollen and dust that you are trying to remove may be scratching your cornea, and an unexpected eye exam may […]
Not a Dry Eye In the House: Can Prescriptions Treat Dry Eye?
If, “There wasn’t one dry eye in the house,” is a statement that you makes you feel like you will never be a part of, you may suffer from a condition called the dry eye. As a disorder that is caused when there aren’t enough tears to keep the eye properly lubricated or when the […]
Allergy Season: What You Can Do For Your Eyes
If you speak the language of “ahhh-chew!” you know just how uncomfortable and obnoxious seasonal allergies really are. And because spring has sprung, flowers, pollen, and other allergy causing substances are in full bloom. Causing your eyes to itch, water, and swell, seasonal allergies can make things like wearing makeup, looking someone in the eye, […]
Vision Talk: What Your Dry Eyes Are Trying to Tell You
During this time of year, the air is cold, and it can seem like every part of your body is drying out including your skin, hair, mouth, and even your eyes. If you have noticed that your eyes are dry and itchy around this time of year, it could mean that you are suffering from […]