Ever since I became a contact lens wearer many years ago, chronic dry eyes and I have become fast and familiar friends. That gritty feeling and overly red appearance only gets exacerbated by staring ...

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Cyclosporine 0.09% significantly improves CFS scores and tear production in patients with uncontrolled dry eye disease, including those with MGD. Scleral lenses offer a non-surgical intervention for ...

Most Definitely! We see patients in our office daily who have sometimes been dealing with discomfort from their eyes for years. And, there can be many reasons! If the problem is that they have lost ...

Refractory dry eye in patients with systemic comorbidities can be challenging to manage because the underlying condition or ...

Dry eye syndrome can cause various symptoms, including pain, stinging, and blurred vision. Over-the-counter (OTC) medications such as artificial tears and prescription eye drops can help manage ...

Dry eyes can feel gritty, scratchy, or burning and can cause blurred vision, redness in and around your eyes, and increased sensitivity to light. A healthy layer of tears protects your eyes, keeps ...

Temporary dry eyes may go away on their own. For example, sheltering from strong winds may help dry eyes if winds are the problem, or stopping to take medications that are causing dry eye may help.

Punctal plugs effectively improve symptoms of dry eye disease, enhancing tear breakup time, tear production, and Ocular Surface Disease Index. The review included 17 studies with a high retention rate ...