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Dry eye syndrome affects the tears that cover the eye surface. When the eyes fail to produce enough tears, or when the tears evaporate too quickly, it leaves the eye surface dry. Dry eye is characterized by itching, burning, and a gritty sensation in the eye. Several remedies can relieve dry eye symptoms, but the results are often temporary. Treatment can help provide long-term relief. 

Regular eye exams are vital for maintaining good eye health. During the exam, the doctor conducts several tests to assess ocular health. The tests determine if you need correction and look for signs of eye disease. The exam also allows eye care providers to evaluate the patient’s overall health. 

Happy 2023! As you start the new year, it’s a common practice to assess what you’re most thankful for and consider goals and resolutions to guide you in the coming 12 months...

Optometrists often receive “eye-themed” cards and gifts for holidays and birthdays — and we love it. In December, we almost always get something that mentions the movie A Christmas Story...

Check your calendar: We’ll welcome 2023 in just a few short weeks. It’s time to ask yourself two questions: What do you need to get done before the end of December? What action steps can you take now to make your new year better?...

The US Centers for Disease Control estimate that there are 37.3 million Americans living with diabetes. That’s about 10% of our nation’s population! What’s worse: About one in five of those people are not aware that they have this dangerous chronic health condition...

It’s November: Time to shine a light on how diabetes impacts your eyes during Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month. Did you know that diabetes often affects a patient’s vision? And that uncontrolled diabetes is a top cause of blindness for people aged 74 and under...

If you haven’t yet experienced floaters in the eye, it’s understandable that you may be puzzled about what they are and what they look like. However, as you age, floaters become more common...

Your retina is the extremely light-sensitive nerve tissue at the back of your eye that enables your eye to focus and see. The retina captures and processes incoming light and images, then passes that information to the brain, which results in your ability to see...

In our offices and around the country, optometrists are seeing a significant—and disturbing—new trend: more and more patients are presenting with myopia or nearsightedness. People with myopia can see close-up objects clearly...