5 Reasons Why You Keep Waking Up With Dry Eye

Posted on July 26, 2022 | Dr. Marcie Nichols | Dry Eye

a woman in bed rubs her eyes because she woke up with dry eyes

Our sleep is supposed to be a time of rest and recovery. One of the worst feelings is waking up only to be bombarded by the uncomfortable symptoms of dry eye. Not only does it suck to wake up with that gritty or itchy feeling, but it can also prevent you from having a restful […]

What are Atropine Eye Drops Used For?

Posted on July 22, 2022 | Dr. Marcie Nichols | Eye Health

a woman applying atropine eye drops to her right eye

If you’ve received a comprehensive eye exam, the chances are high that your eye doctor used atropine eye drops as part of the exam. One of the commonly known uses of atropine is to cause the pupils to dilate. Dilating your pupils is an important part of an eye examination because it allows much more […]