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Man rubbing irritated eyes outdoors during spring allergy season

Dry Eyes, Eye Conditions • June 11, 2025

Can Allergies Cause Dry Eyes?

Itchy, watery, or irritated eyes during allergy season can be more than just a nuisance—they might also be a sign of dry eye. If you’re experiencing allergy-related eye irritation, a thoughtful and personalized approach to diagnosis and treatment can help bring relief and protect your long-term eye health. Today’s dry eye treatments go far beyond…

A person sitting at the computer struggling from a headache caused by dry eyes

Dry Eyes • December 17, 2024

Can Dry Eyes Cause Headaches

Imagine your eyes feeling scratchy and uncomfortable, making it hard to focus. That discomfort can sometimes extend beyond just your vision, manifesting as headaches that linger throughout your day. When dry eyes don’t get the lubrication they need, you might strain to see clearly, leading to tension and discomfort that radiates into your head. This…

A man working at his computer taking off his glasses to rub his eyes due to meibomian gland dysfunction.

Dry Eyes, Eye Conditions • September 13, 2024

What is Meibomian Gland Dysfunction?

A gritty, burning, stinging sensation in the eyes—that's a tell-tale sign of meibomian gland dysfunction. This common condition quickly leads to dried-out burning eyes that leave you wanting to try anything to find relief. Meibomian gland dysfunction develops when the glands responsible for oil production become impacted in some way. This significantly reduces the quality…

A woman taking off her glasses and rubbing the side of her face

Dry Eyes • May 1, 2024

Can Dry Eye Cause Blurry Vision?

Dry eye is a common condition that occurs when the eyes are not able to produce enough tears or the tears evaporate too quickly. This can cause discomfort, irritation, and other symptoms such as redness, burning sensation, and blurred vision. One of the most common causes of transient blurred vision, or blurry vision that ‘comes…

A woman rubbing her eyes after just waking up in the morning

Dry Eyes, Eye Conditions • November 21, 2023

Why Are My Eyes Dry When I Wake Up?

If you've ever woken up in the morning with dry, irritated eyes that are in need of instant relief, then you're not alone. Dry eye disease is a common problem and can cause symptoms that range from mild discomfort to intense irritation and can often affect your eyes in the morning. Also it can be…

An optometrist uses IPL therapy to treat a woman's dry eye symptoms.

Dry Eyes, Eye Health • July 10, 2023

Modern Dry Eye Therapy: IPL Therapy & More

As we get older, our eyes undergo many changes that can affect our vision, comfort, and quality of life. One common issue that affects many people is dry eye disease, which is caused by a lack of tears or poor-quality tears. Dry eyes can cause discomfort, redness, itchiness, and other symptoms that can make your…

Neurolens: Relief for Eye Strain & Headaches

Do your eyes feel exhausted after a long day looking at screens? Does your neck ache, or do you get frequent headaches? We want to help!

Neurolens glasses are designed to correct subtle misalignments in your eyes that can cause eye strain, headaches, light sensitivity, and aching shoulders. For many of our patients, the relief of wearing Neurolenses makes a major difference in their quality of life every single day.

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