Experiencing dry eyes can be more than just an uncomfortable inconvenience. It can significantly affect your overall well-being and contribute to additional headaches. Understanding the connection between dry eye syndrome and headaches is essential for finding effective relief. When your eyes are dry, they can become strained and irritated, which can lead to headaches. Reducing […]
Your sleep environment plays a big part, along with how well you sleep. Allergies, medication, and even medical conditions like nocturnal lagophthalmos can contribute as well. […]
Your optometrist can help unclog meibomian glands and promote healthy tears by clearing biofilm from your eyelids or melting the blockages with a range of effective treatments. […]
Dry eye disease can cause dry eyes and blurry vision. […]
Looking at a computer screen or reading for extended periods can cause eyestrain and blurriness. Follow the 20-20-20 rule – every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and look at something 20 feet away. This lets your eyes relax and recover. […]
Dry eye is a common eye problem. According to a survey commissioned by the Alberta Optometry Association, 90% of Albertans suffer from dry eye. Symptoms can range from uncomfortable to severe, affecting concentration and vision. But dry eye is often caused by multiple factors, from environmental factors like the dry Albertan climate to personal factors […]
One of the most common complaints that eye doctors hear from patients is that their contact lenses make their eyes dry. If you have dry eyes, you may have noticed that contact lenses can aggravate your symptoms. While both contact lens wearers and non-wearers experience dry eye syndrome (DES), the symptoms can be more severe […]
Dry eyes result from insufficient or poor-quality tears. There are many symptoms of dry eyes, and floaters are not one. Learn more about both conditions. […]
Dealing with dry eyes can be uncomfortable, and when they appear, you want nothing more than to find some relief. Many people opt to deal with the irritation and hope it goes away on its own. Your optometrist can help and advise you on various treatment methods. One of the treatment methods your optometrist may […]
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