If you suffer from chronic dry eyes year-round, then you dread spring and seasonal allergies. It is the harshest time of year for you if you have chronic dry eyes. But can you tell if you have irritated eyes from pollen, dry air, or something else? It can be challenging to determine what is drying […]
Read MorePosted in Dry Eye | April 21, 2021
Do you suffer from dry and irritated eyes? It could be dry eye disease, or meibomian gland dysfunction. These are two different reasons that your eyes could be dry. While the symptoms for both conditions are similar, their root causes are different. Both dry eye syndrome and meibomian gland dysfunction often stem from inadequate tear […]
Read MorePosted in Dry Eye | January 15, 2021
Dry eye is a very common eye problem all over the world. Over 5 million people over the age of 50 in the U.S. alone suffer from the disease. Symptoms from the disease include itchiness, redness, and swelling. The disease may also cause a mucous discharge, light sensitivity, and even watery eyes. The severity of […]
Read MorePosted in Dry Eye, Uncategorized | November 27, 2019
You don’t have to wait for dry eye to go away on its own. There are choices you can make every single day to improve your condition. Some are easier than others, but they all contribute to making your life more comfortable. Here are a few of the changes you can make to help your […]
Read MorePosted in Routine Eye Care | June 13, 2019
Have dry eyes? You don’t have to live with the frustrating symptoms. Often, making small changes to your lifestyle can make a big difference! Keep reading to learn more about ways you can treat your dry eye! Make An Effort To Blink One common reason people end up with dry eye is not blinking enough. […]
Read MorePosted in Dry Eye, Routine Eye Care | April 30, 2019
There is a relationship between dry eye and cataracts, but it isn’t what you think it is. Cataracts do not cause dry eye, but temporary dry eye is a possible side effect from cataract surgery. For many people, when they have dry eye after cataract surgery, it’s because they had it before. It is a […]
Read MorePosted in Cataracts | March 28, 2019
While we all experience dry eyes from time to time, how do you know when it’s dry eye? Chronic dry eye is usually the result of many different factors. Keep reading for 3 signs that you could have dry eye! Itchy Eyes Whenever your eyes aren’t receiving the moisture that they need, they become inflamed. […]
Read MorePosted in Dry Eye, Uncategorized | February 27, 2019
Battling dry eye is a team effort. There are plenty of ways to improve dry eye on your own, but consult an eye doctor to stop chronic symptoms. You can ask about dry eye treatment during a scheduled appointment at Pinke Eye Center in Shelton, CT. Dry eye is one of the most common and prevalent […]
Read MorePosted in Dry Eye, Routine Eye Care | January 22, 2019
If you have chronic dry eye, you may be searching for ways to relieve it, and for good reason. Dry eye causes irritation, pain, and redness in the eyes. This can make you frustrated, distracted, and less confident. There are several ways that the Pinke Eye Center can help you deal with your chronic dry […]
Read MorePosted in Routine Eye Care | September 14, 2018
Did you know that almost 5 million Americans who are 50 and older suffer from dry eye? Dry eye is an extremely common condition among adults. Typical symptoms of dry eye include irritation and itchiness, redness, and swelling in the eyes and even distorted vision caused by overactive tearing. With such annoying symptoms, you may […]
Read MorePosted in Dry Eye, Routine Eye Care | August 29, 2018