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Light Therapy for Dry Eye Disease

Written By Courtney Dryer

Dry eye is a disorder of the tear film due to tear deficiency or excessive evaporation.

The most common reasons for dry eye include age, digital device use, contact lens wear, and the use of medication. The most common symptoms are itching, inconsistently blurry vision, redness, watery eyes, grittiness, burning, and eye fatigue.

A dry eye diagnosis is usually made from a patient’s dry eye symptoms, and the signs present on the front of the eye, confirmed through specific tests. Dry eye disease can be frustrating for both the patient and doctor because it’s considered chronic. The symptoms don’t always match the appearance of the eye that your eye doctor sees. It may require life-long treatment.

Can Eye Exercises Improve Your Vision?

Written By Michael Healy

Vision issues caused by eye-strain are on the rise. Fueled by a dramatic increase in the time spent on electronic devices, computer vision syndrome (CSV) has become a leading cause of these eye-related health issues.

On average, people now spend nearly seven hours a day looking at their phones, computers, or television.

Considering this, eye exercises have become a worthwhile tool for reducing eye strain and maintaining and improving overall eye health. In this article, we explore CVS and a number of other common eye health issues, share specific eye exercises and their benefits, and explain how they can help mitigate eye strain and other vision problems.

Common Medications that May Affect Your Vision

Written By Courtney Dryer

Does your vision seem to fluctuate? Does it seem clearer some days?

Have you ever considered your medications may be impacting your visual clarity? Medications play an important role in the management of health conditions by providing both relief and improvement in well-being. However, some medications can have a substantial impact on your vision, both temporarily and permanently.

Whether the medication is prescribed to address a chronic condition or over the counter for temporary relief, certain drugs may induce visual side effects that affect the clarity, focus, or overall health of the eyes. Understanding the potential impact of your medications on your vision is vital for both healthcare providers and patients alike so they can make informed decisions.

Here are a few common categories of medications that can affect vision and their ocular effects.

Can You Wear Glasses with Apple Vision Pro?

Written By Barry Silver

New product releases from Apple tend to garner a good deal of attention. Apple Vision Pro, released in February 2024, is no exception.

Given that 79 percent of U.S. adults use some form of vision correction, one of the questions surrounding the new “mixed reality” headset is: Can you use it while wearing glasses?

Eye Infections: The Difference Between Eye Colds and Pink Eye

Written By Michael Healy

Eye infections are common ailments that many of us experience at some point in our lives. In fact, eye infections are so common that each year, an estimated 1 million Americans make visits to their doctor specifically for eye-related infections.

While commonly referred to as eye infections, two terms related to the condition that are often used interchangeably are “eye colds” and “pink eye.” While both conditions affect the eyes, they are very different in their causes, symptoms, and treatments.