Why We Get Dark Circles Under Our Eyes
Getting a poor night’s rest isn’t the only reason you get dark circles under your eyes!
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Toys And Eye Safety: Not All Fun And Games
The last thing any parent wants is for their child to get an eye injury, and it’s even worse when the injury comes from a beloved toy.
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Artificial tears vs. Prescription eye drops
Some people are hesitant to begin using a prescription eye drop to help manage their Dry Eye Syndrome (DES), hoping that over-the-counter options may be sufficient. Is there a significant difference in the way artificial tears and prescription eye drops work? Artificial Tears Non-prescription tear drops like Refresh and Systane brands can often give temporary […]
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How ceiling fans can make your eyes miserable
You’re probably one of the thousands of households that runs a ceiling fan in their bedroom while sleeping, especially during the summer months. While this cool breeze may help you sleep a little better at night, it can cause chronic irritation to the eyes called “exposure keratitis”. Exposure Keratitis Simply put, exposure keratitis occurs when […]
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How can I have “Dry Eye Syndrome” when my eyes don’t feel dry?
We once had a patient who insisted her eyes weren’t dry. In fact, she had what she felt was the opposite problem. “My eyes water all the time“, she told us. After conducting a Dry Eye Evaluation, we discovered she had one of the more severe cases of Dry Eye Syndrome (DES) that we had […]
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How do medicines affect how my eyes feel?
Add one more side effect to worry about when taking medicines: dry eyes. What are the most common culprits? Antidepressants Commonly used antidepressants like Lexapro, Prozac, Paxil, and Zoloft can often increase symptoms of dry eye syndrome (DES). HRT The introduction of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) has made tremendous improvements in the lives of postmenopausal women. […]
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Are eye drops the only way to treat Dry Eye Syndrome?
Dry eye syndrome (DES) is a complex condition that has many causes, and fortunately many treatment options. Most treatments revolve around topical eye drops, but for those of you that don’t like putting drops in your own eyes, there can be other options. Omega-3’s Studies have consistently shown that higher intake of Omega-3 fatty acids can […]
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Can Sunglasses Expire?
Lucky for you, it may be high time for a new pair of shades!
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Want To Extend The Life Of Your Glasses?
Choosing a pair of glasses is an important decision! We want to help you make sure those carefully chosen frames of yours are just as carefully taken care of.
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Have You Ever Wondered What A Phoropter Does?
This is a question we love getting: “What does that big, space helmet-looking thing actually do anyway?”