Dry Eye Disease, dry eyes, eye condition, eye drops, Eye Health, Eyes
While July is observed as Dry Eye Awareness Month, it’s more than just a reminder of a common eye condition—it’s a wake-up call about how our daily lifestyle choices are quietly impacting our eye health. In today’s world, we’re constantly connected—be it laptops, smartphones, or tablets. Add in long office hours under harsh lighting, exposure […]
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Dry Eye Disease, Dry Eye Syndrome, dry eyes, eye drops, Eye Health, Eye Safety, Eyes
July marks Dry Eye Awareness Month, a time to spotlight a condition that affects millions silently: Dry Eye Syndrome. Whether it’s due to screen time, aging, or health conditions, dry eyes can impact your comfort and even your vision. Symptoms like burning, grittiness, and watery eyes are more than just irritations—they’re signs that your eyes […]
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Dr. David Rubin, Dry Eye Disease, Dry Eye Syndrome, dry eyes, eye condition, eye disease
By Dr. David Rubin If you have chronic dry eyes, you know the discomfort and the stress associated with this eye condition. Because of aging, or because of medication, or because of some diseases like Sjogren’s, but mostly for unknown reasons, almost 5 million Americans suffer from Dry Eye Disease. You may have tried over-the-counter […]
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Blog Category, Dry Eye Disease, Dry Eye Syndrome, Eyes, kids, reading problems, The Eye Associates, tired eyes
Electronic devices. Our kids were raised with them. They can’t imagine life without them. And neither can we. But how are they affecting our kids’ eyes? We know first hand the strain that we feel after a long period at the computer. But what about our kids? According to the American Optometric Association, 83 % […]
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Dr. Richard Hector, Dr. Scott Han, Dry Eye Disease, Dry Eye Syndrome, dry eyes, eye disease, eye drops
Dry Eyes Did you know that the human eye has over 2 million working parts? Imagine all those 2 million parts working beautifully, and then suddenly there is a poor tear film covering the cornea, preventing a clear image from being formed for your brain’s vision center to use when you read, drive and text, […]
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CCH, conjunctivochalasis, Dry Eye Disease
If your eyes sting, itch and are watery, then you might have Dry Eye Disease. Dry Eye Disease was hard to diagnose in the past. Therefore, there was not an easy, accurate way to measure the osmolarity of tears (or in other words… the quality of your tears and just how dry your eyes are). Also […]
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Blog Category, Dry Eye Disease, Dry Eye Syndrome, Uncategorized
Right behind the Omega 3 fish oils as part of your dry eye treatment is extra-virgin olive oil. That is why it should be on the top of every dry eye patient’s cooking list. It is a member of the “short list” of foods that offer our body assistance in reducing inflammation in our joints, but it […]
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caffeine, Dr. Brian Foster, Dr. Cathleen McCabe, Dr. Edwin Detweiler, Dr. Michael Camp, Dr. Scott Han, Dry Eye Disease, Dry Eye Syndrome, smoking
7 Things You Might Not Know About Dry Eyes 1. Do you need another reason to quit smoking? Add Dry Eye Disease to the list. Recent studies have shown even second hand smoke is very harsh to the surface of the eye. There are so many toxic chemicals in cigarette smoke that can break down your […]
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Amsler Grid, diabetic retinopathy, Dry Eye Disease, floaters, Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, macular hole, Retina, retina tear, retinal detachment, vision loss
8 Warning Signs of Serious Eye Problems It is important to catch serious eye problems early in order to preserve vision. Your sight is one of your most precious senses. Maintaining healthy eyes should be a priority. How do you know if an eye problem is the start of something serious? We hope this guide […]
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Blog Category, Dr. Richard Hector, Dry Eye Disease, Dry Eye Syndrome, dry eyes, The Eye Associates
For those of you who follow my blog, you know that I put a lot of weight into good quality blinks. Want your eyes to feel better? Start by practicing the POWER BLINK on a regular basis! When you are reading, driving, and especially when you are on the computer, you actually blink less. It is […]
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