Dry eye disease is a widespread and common issue for up to 49 million Americans. This chronic condition can have a significant impact on your quality of life, causing a foreign body sensation in your eyes, pain, blurry vision, and dry or watery eyes. Untreated, it can even lead to further eye health complications. Despite […]
How Long Does IPL Treatment for Dry Eyes Last?
Dry eyes can be uncomfortable, even exhausting, to deal with. Thankfully, with technology like intense pulsed light (IPL), you don’t need to deal with daily discomfort. This treatment can help provide long-term relief, but you may wonder how long its results last. IPL treatment results can last several months, depending on the severity of your […]
Can Dry Eyes Cause Floaters?
Whether they’re from seasonal allergies or they’re a chronic condition, dry eyes can be miserable. Dry eye disease is a common condition and some optometrists offer services dedicated to dry eye therapy. Common symptoms of dry eye include red, irritated, and watery eyes. One less common symptom that some people get is floaters. While it’s […]
Contact Lenses for Dry Eye: Scleral Lenses
Contact lenses can be difficult to wear if you suffer from dry eyes, a condition an estimated 16 million Americans have. However, some contact lenses can be comfortable and even beneficial if you have dry eyes. Your eye doctor might recommend scleral contact lenses if you are a good candidate. Continue reading to learn more […]