Have you ever felt like your eyes were gritty? Or maybe they stung or burned? For people with dry eyes, these are familiar sensations. Eye drops can help relieve the symptoms, but you don’t have to wait for dry eyes to appear before dealing with them. Instead, be proactive! Certain vitamins can keep your tears […]
If your eyes feel gritty, dry, or uncomfortable, how can you relieve this feeling? Don’t worry—you’re not in this alone. Your eye doctor may have several ideas on what’s causing this discomfort and how they can help your eyes feel better. With their help, you can enjoy comfortable vision. Continue reading to learn more about […]
If you have dry eyes, your optometrist may recommend prescription eye drops to help relieve your symptoms. A common prescription eye drop brand is Restasis, but how does it help with dry eyes? Continue reading to learn more about dry eye disease and eye drops, including how Restasis can help you find relief from dry […]
Dry eyes are a prevalent, uncomfortable and irritating condition. Patients commonly experience dryness when their eyes are not producing tears adequately, or when tears evaporate too quickly. Symptoms of dry eye can include: Stinging Gritty feeling Scratchy and uncomfortable Burning Feeling like there’s something in your eye Patients with dry eyes may experience flare-ups at […]
Dry eyes are uncomfortable, but knowing the causes, signs, and symptoms can help you stop it in its tracks. If you think your medication is the reason for your dry eyes, treatment options are within reach. Talking to your optometrist about your lifestyle and medical history can be the next step in making the uncomfortable, […]
Dry eyes can be quite irritating; they scratch, itch, and can become inflamed which can cause considerable discomfort. Not to worry though — Aurora 2020 offers a suite of solutions that can help treat dry eye disease, including the use of omega-3 fatty acids. Book an appointment to talk to one of our eye doctors […]
Dry eye disease is one of the most common eye conditions worldwide, and the causes of dry eyes are numerous. One thing that can affect our ability to produce adequate tears is a change in hormones — for example, women are more susceptible to developing dry eyes during pregnancy. If you are currently experiencing dry […]
Some of us need a little help when it comes to keeping our eyes lubricated and comfortable. One of the most common ways to do this is by using eye drops, commonly referred to as artificial tears. There are a lot of options on the market today for a lot of different needs, so let’s […]
Daily life can come with some challenges after you’ve been diagnosed for dry eye disease at an eye exam, not the least of which is comfort. Another factor that many don’t think about is choice of eyewear. Glasses might be your preference, but depending on your choice of dry eye therapy (if you’re opting for […]
Aurora 2020 - Dr. Robert J. MacAlpine
Aurora 2020 - Dr. Robert J. MacAlpine
