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How Does Diabetes Affect the Eyes?

How Does Diabetes Affect the Eyes?

For many people with diabetes, eye health isn’t always top of mind. In fact, one in five people with diabetes doesn't realize that the disease can damage their eyes.¹ Many who are aware still don’t...

How to Fix Dry Eyes Without Eye Drops

How to Fix Dry Eyes Without Eye Drops

Are your eyes constantly dry, gritty, or irritated, even after using eye drops? You may be experiencing dry eye syndrome, a common condition that often requires more than just artificial tears to...

Signs You Need Chronic Dry Eye Treatment

Signs You Need Chronic Dry Eye Treatment

Chronic dry eye can make everyday tasks, such as reading, using a computer, or watching TV, feel uncomfortable. If your eyes are dry, irritated, or gritty throughout the day, or you’re constantly...

Can You Wear Contact Lenses With Dry Eye? 

Can You Wear Contact Lenses With Dry Eye? 

People love the convenience of contact lenses until they start to feel like sandpaper halfway through the day. Maybe your eyes sting when you put them in, or you have to blink constantly to see...

Dry Eye vs. Allergies: How to Tell the Difference

Dry Eye vs. Allergies: How to Tell the Difference

Are your eyes constantly itchy, watery, and irritated? You might be dealing with dry eye syndrome, allergies, or both! Since dry eye and allergies have several overlapping symptoms, it can be...

How Weather Changes Affect Dry Eye Symptoms

How Weather Changes Affect Dry Eye Symptoms

Do your eyes ever feel extra dry, irritated, or watery when the seasons change? Weather shifts can have a significant impact on dry eye symptoms, making them worse at certain times of the year. From...

What is the Main Cause of Dry Eyes?

What is the Main Cause of Dry Eyes?

Dry eyes can be more than a minor inconvenience; they can significantly impact how you feel day to day. Whether it's constant discomfort, blurred vision, or a persistent gritty sensation, dealing...