If you’re dealing with dry eyes, it’s time to visit your optometrist to talk about dry eye therapy. We can provide treatment in the form of intense pulsed light, low-level light therapy (LLLT), LipiFlow, or meibomian gland expression—all non-invasive approaches to treating dry eyes and helping you find relief. […]
What Is Low-Level Light Therapy for Dry Eye?
Low-level light therapy uses low levels of infrared light to treat dry eye, unlike intense pulsed light therapy, which uses intense pulses of light for a similar effect. […]
How to Prevent Dry Eyes While Sleeping
There are many ways to help prevent dry eyes while sleeping, from at-home remedies like drinking more water to optometrist-recommend treatments like hydrating ointments. Your eye doctor can help recommend a customized treatment plan after identifying the cause of your symptoms. […]
Heat Treatment for Dry Eyes: IPL, Warm Compress, & More
Intense pulsed light therapy, warm compresses, TearCare, and LipiFlow are all heat treatments for dry eyes—warming the eyes to remove blockages in the meibomian glands and reduce inflammation. […]
How to Manage Dry Eyes While Wearing Contacts
As a contact lens wearer, dealing with dry eyes can be frustrating. You’re not alone in this struggle, as dry eye disease is a common issue often aggravated by contact lenses. You do not need to give up on your contacts. Some options include for managing dry eyes while wearing contacts include: We’re here to […]
What Is Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Therapy for Dry Eye?
Dry eye disease affects an estimated 20 million Americans nationwide. While traditional dry eye treatments like eye drops can provide some relief, innovative treatments such as intense pulsed light (IPL) have shown promise in providing lasting relief from uncomfortable dry eye symptoms. IPL therapy is a non-invasive procedure that uses a warm light to reduce […]
Can Allergies Cause Dry Eyes?
If you’ve been experiencing dry, uncomfortable, and itchy eyes, it’s natural to wonder if allergies are the culprit. Allergies can contribute to dry eye symptoms, which an optometrist can diagnose. However, there could be other reasons your eyes feel dry and uncomfortable. How Do Allergies Affect Your Eyes? Individuals can develop an allergic reaction when […]
TearCare vs LipiFlow: What’s the Difference?
You don’t have to suffer from dry eyes. Dry eye disease impacts millions of Americans every year, and it can be more than just a minor inconvenience. Living with untreated dry eyes can make it difficult to perform everyday tasks and even cause damage to the surface of your eye. If you have already discussed […]
Why Are My Eyes Dry when I Wake Up?
If you wake up with dry, irritated, or red eyes, you’re not alone. Dry eye syndrome is a common condition that can cause a range of uncomfortable symptoms. But why do our eyes feel dry when we wake up? There are a few reasons this may be happening: Thankfully, there are options for dry eye […]
What Are the Best Contact Lenses for Dry Eye?
Dry eye can be a challenging, chronic issue to manage. It can make everyday tasks more difficult, and finding relief may be the first thing on your mind. Dry eye can also make it difficult to wear contact lenses, but the good news is that your optometrist can help you find a solution. Contact lens […]