Dry eye flares are frustrating episodes that can significantly worsen the symptoms of dry eye disease. Whether you already manage dry eye or have recently noticed increased irritation, it’s essential to understand what triggers these flares and how you can treat them. At Eye Care Institute, our talented team of eye doctors specializes in helping patients identify the […]
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Here in California, we’re well known for our long, hot summers. However, California is one of the areas in the United States where the summer heat is dry. This dry heat is great if you want to avoid humidity and feeling muggy and “wet” while outside. Unfortunately, this dry climate can dry out the eyes
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Dry eyes are one of the most infuriating vision issues. Luckily it is usually an easy fix. Dry eyes occur when there is an imbalance in your tear system, when you age, from medication side effects, from diseases that affect the body’s ability to create tears or issues that don’t let your eyelids close completely.
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Having dry eyes can be a frustrating and annoying experience. The dry and gritty feeling created by having dry eyes can get in the way of your everyday activities. You may not realize it, but some of your current habits could be creating your dry eye problem. Smoking We all know that cigarette smoke is
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Dry eye is one of the top reasons why patients visit their eye doctor. It is largely under the diagnosed condition, and as a result, leaves many individuals suffering for no reason. If you experience blurred vision, light sensitivity, redness, itching, or feel like there is always something in your eye, you may have dry
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