As winter approaches, many people notice an uncomfortable, yet familiar, phenomenon: their eyes begin to water more frequently, especially when they step outside into the cold. While this might seem like a simple reaction to the environment, the causes behind watery eyes in cold weather are more complex than just the chilly air. Your eyes […]
Can Dry Eyes Cause Floaters?
Dry eyes and floaters are both common eye issues, but they affect your vision in different ways. While both can occur simultaneously, dry eyes do not directly cause floaters. However, experiencing these conditions together may exacerbate the resulting discomfort or make floaters more noticeable. At Perspectives Vision Clinic, we offer comprehensive eye care services to […]
5 Reasons Why You Keep Waking Up With Dry Eye
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 is it unpleasant to wake up with that gritty or itchy feeling, but it can also prevent you from having a restful […]
How to Treat Dry Eyes with Contacts
Dealing with dry eyes is rarely a pleasant experience. It’s a common eye condition easily recognizable by the burning, gritty, and irritating sensations it causes. Often due to a problem with your body’s tear production, dry eye can be problematic—though it’s treatable with the help of an experienced optometrist. While your optometrist may initially recommend […]
Can Stress Cause Dry Eyes?
One of the most common eye problems that people experience is dry eyes. It occurs when there is not enough lubrication in the eyes, causing discomfort and sometimes even vision problems. While there are many known causes of dry eyes, one possible factor that often gets overlooked is stress. Stress can contribute to the development […]
IPL for Dry Eye: How IPL Can Treat Dry Eye?
If you’re tired of your eyes feeling tired or irritated, it may be time to talk about dry eye syndrome with your optometrist. Dry eye is a common condition that can affect anyone and occurs when there’s not enough lubrication on the surface of the eyes. This can be caused by aging, medical conditions such […]
OptiLight by Lumenis
Dry eye disease is becoming increasingly common, affecting millions of people worldwide. Thischronic condition can significantly impact your life, sometimes making even the smallest of tasksseem difficult.If you have eye pain, blurry vision, and dry or watery eyes, it could be a sign that you have dryeye disease. But don’t worry! With an in-depth eye […]
Can Dry Eye Cause Blurry Vision?
Have you ever felt a dry, burning sensation on the surface of your eye? If so, you’ve probably experienced dry eye syndrome before. It’s caused by a problem with your tear production, leaving your eye exposed to the outside air, and can often feel like there’s a sandy coating on your eye. But can dry […]
Can’t Wear Contacts Due to Dry Eyes? Potential Causes and Solutions
It’s a misconception that those with dry eyes can’t wear contact lenses. In reality, people with dry eyes simply need the right type of contact lenses, properly fitted to your eyes. Practicing good contact lens care is also critical to relieving dry eye symptoms. When the tear film isn’t moisturizing your eyes, you can develop […]
Can Dry Eye Cause Headaches?
Dry eye is a prevalent eye condition that affects millions of Americans. Fortunately, dry eye doesn’t typically lead to severe or vision-threatening complications. But it can be quite uncomfortable and lead to symptoms such as headaches, infection, or scratches on the eye if left untreated. It may not always be possible to prevent dry eyes, […]