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Uplift Your Eyes with Upneeq: An Eye-Enhancing Lift for Your Droopy Eyelids

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Eye lifts are a popular cosmetic procedure, but going under the knife for beauty can be intimidating. We now offer a non-surgical, less-invasive way for those with droopy eyes to achieve an eye lift—with eye drops! Upneeq is a simple daily eye drop that’s FDA-approved to help correct drooping eyelids caused by acquired ptosis under […]

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The Best Contacts for Dry Eye

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Dealing with dry eye syndrome can be frustrating and uncomfortable. The gritty, burning, irritating feeling can impact your day-to-day life and make wearing contacts difficult, but fortunately, there are options available for dry eye therapy. One of these options is the use of specialty contact lenses.  When it comes to dealing with dry eye syndrome, […]

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Can Your Eyes Get Sunburned?

A young girl put her hands in front of her face for protection from the sun. Without proper eye protection can result in ultraviolet keratitis.

Have you ever experienced severe eye discomfort after spending the day on the beach or enjoying the snow-covered landscape? Were you wearing low-quality eye protection or none at all? Sunburned eyes are a possibility after a day of fun in the sun. Like your skin, the sun can have painful, long-term effects on your eyes […]

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Gritty Eyes: Is Something in Your Eye or Do You Have Dry Eye?

A hooded young man rubbing his eyes due to grittiness.

Have you ever felt something in your eye, even when you couldn’t see anything? That gritty feeling can be described as the sensation of having sand in your eyes. It can be uncomfortable and sometimes even painful. But what causes this feeling? Gritty eyes can be caused by several conditions, including dry eye. The first step […]

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Can Allergies Cause Dry Eyes?

A young woman wearing a surgical mask with allergies is touching is itchy eyes due to dry eyes.

Dry eyes can result from different factors, but a common culprit may be persistent allergies. Allergies and dry eyes can occur together, often with overlapping symptoms.  One of the most common symptoms of dry eyes is itchiness and irritation, which usually manifests as redness or even a burning sensation in the eyes. If you experience […]

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How Long Do Eye Exams Take?

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In a world where “time is money,” many people hesitate to book necessary appointments like comprehensive eye exams because they don’t know how long it’ll take. Seeing the eye doctor can indeed mean lengthy appointments at times, but you might be surprised to learn how short an exam could be: a typical comprehensive eye exam […]

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What Are Scleral Lenses?

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For many people, contact lenses are preferable to eyeglasses. Contacts, after all, have a wider field of view, don’t obstruct your vision with frames, make some daily activities more convenient, and give you more options for non-prescription sunglasses. However, not everyone is a candidate for traditional contact lenses. Factors like your eye shape or eye […]

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