Dry Eye Archives

OCuSOFT Lid Scrubs: What Are They and Do They Work

Written By Lauren Anderson

When was the last time you cleaned your eyelids?

Oil, bacteria, dead skin cells, makeup, and other debris can collect along your eyelid margins as you go about your day. Over time, this buildup can contribute to numerous eye conditions.

Products like OCuSOFT Lid Scrubs are supposed to wash away this debris from the eyelids and eyelashes. But is there any evidence they actually work? And do they work better than diluted baby shampoo (which is what doctors have been recommending for decades)?

Let’s take a look at what the research says.

Eye Dryness with Contacts: Causes and How to Fix It

Written By Lauren Anderson

If you wear contacts, there’s a pretty good chance you’ll deal with eye dryness at some stage in your journey with contact lenses. In fact, between 30% and 50% of contact lens wearers experience some level of dryness.

It’s not all doom and gloom, though. For most, eye dryness with contacts is very manageable once you understand why it’s happening.

We’re going to look at why contacts can cause dryness, which lenses are the biggest culprits for dryness, and what you can do to alleviate it.

Man holds glasses and rubs his eye in front of a laptop

Fuzzy Blurred Vision In One Eye: What It Could Mean

Written By Lauren Anderson

Are you experiencing blurriness or fuzziness in one eye? It can be worrying.

Fuzzy, blurred vision in one eye can have a range of different causes. Sometimes it’s minor and temporary. However, it could also be a sign that you need to see a doctor.

We’re going to look at some of the most common causes of blurry vision in one eye.

My Contact Lens Dried Out: Is it Still Safe To Wear?

Written By Lauren Anderson

Has your contact lens dried out? Maybe you left your contacts in their case but forgot to add the solution. Or, perhaps you accidentally left it sitting on the side of your sink.

So, if your contact lens dried out, can you bring it back to life?

That depends on how the lens dried out and what kind of contact it is. There are a few situations where you might be able to salvage your lens. But in most cases, it’s simply not worth the risk.

This guide will explain what happens when you let a contact lens dry out, and how to decide what you should do next.

Why Do My Eyes Get Red With Contacts?

Written By Lauren Anderson

Are your eyes looking bloodshot or feeling irritated after using contacts?

This can be worrying, especially if you’re new to contacts. It can also be troubling if you suddenly start experiencing redness from your regular contacts.

It can leave you wondering, why do my eyes get red with contacts?

Redness is one of the most common issues contact lens users run into. In many cases, it’s temporary and mild. In others, it’s something that needs to be addressed.

To do that, you need to know what’s causing the redness and what steps to take to stop it from happening again.