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Can You Use Expired Eye Drops?

Eye drops are commonly used to treat a variety of eye issues, including dry eyes, allergies, and glaucoma. Eye drops provide relief and improve eye health by delivering moisture, reducing inflammation, or lowering intraocular pressure, depending on the specific condition being treated.  However, like all medications, eye drops have expiration dates, and using expired products…
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Why Do I Wake Up With Dry Eyes

Waking up every day with dry, irritated eyes is a quick way to start the day off on the wrong foot. The constant stinging and burning sensations make everyday life significantly harder, and many people find themselves desperate for relief from their dry eyes. So why do you wake up with dry eyes—and what can…
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How Long Do Eye Exams Take?

Our eyes are essential to our overall health, so it's important to keep them in check with regular eye exams. These exams are not just about spotting vision problems or eye diseases; they can also provide clues about other health issues.  For adults, it's typically a good idea to have an eye exam every two…
Young boy rubs at his eyes due to astigmatism fatigue.

What Causes Astigmatism to Worsen?

Astigmatism is a common eye condition that affects many people worldwide. It occurs when the cornea or lens of the eye has an irregular shape, leading to blurred or distorted vision.  While astigmatism is a manageable condition, it can worsen over time for various reasons, including eye strain and fatigue, age, injuries to the eyes,…
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How Is Dry Eye Disease Diagnosed?

Dry eye disease is a common condition that affects millions of Americans. Despite its prevalence, many individuals are undiagnosed and struggle with the discomfort of dry eyes in daily life. An eye exam, including a slit lamp test, Schirmer’s test, and tear break up time test conducted by your eye doctor can diagnose dry eye…
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What Is IPL Therapy?

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy is a skin treatment that uses light therapy to target and improve various dermatological or skin concerns and, recently, to address dry eye disease. IPL therapy is a safe, non-invasive, and effective way to reduce dry eye symptoms. Your eye doctor can recommend IPL or other dry eye therapies based…
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What Is a Diabetic Eye Exam?

Diabetes, a common condition affecting a significant portion of the population, isn’t just about blood sugar levels. This condition can impact your whole body, and the eyes are no exception to this. Diabetes increases the risk of eye conditions like glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetic retinopathy—especially if left unmanaged. This is why diabetic eye exams are…
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Why Should I See an Optometrist for Dry Eye?

If you’ve ever felt a burning sensation in your eyes, like they’re extremely sensitive and extremely inflamed, you’ve likely experienced  dry eye disease. Dry eye disease is a common eye condition that quickly leads to irritation and gritty feelings underneath the eyelid. It can have severe long-term implications for your vision if you aren’t careful.…
A young woman rubbing her eyes in frustration due to dry eye syndrome.

What is Dry Eye Syndrome?

Dry eye syndrome is frustrating. Those gritty, burning, and uncomfortable sensations can be significant, leading to more frustration than you need to deal with. Fortunately, this condition is a lot more common than most people think, so your optometrist can help you find relief from your dry eyes. But what is dry eye syndrome, exactly?…

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