Chronic Dry Eye: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
December 20, 2018Chronic dry eye, or dry eye disease (DED), affects more than 16 million Americans, according to a recent study published in the American Journal of Ophthalmology. Safe to say, if you suffer from dry, scratchy eyes, you’re not alone. While dry eye isn’t necessarily dire, it can certainly be a nuisance to your everyday life.…
What is dry eye?
October 20, 2017Our eyes need tears to stay healthy and comfortable. If your eyes do not produce enough tears, it is called dry eye. Dry eye is also when your eyes do not make the right type of tears. How do tears work? When you blink, a film of tears spreads over the eye. This keeps the…