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Low-Level Light Therapy & Radiofrequency Treatment for Dry Eye

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Millions of people around the globe experience dry eye syndrome. It’s a common condition resulting from various medical, lifestyle, and environmental factors. Characterized by symptoms such as burning, itching, redness, and the feeling of grittiness in the eyes, having dry eyes can significantly impact one’s quality of life.  While various treatments are available, including artificial […]

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Are Blue Eyes More Sensitive to Light?

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At one point, light sensitivity because of eye color may have begun as an old wive’s tale. However, we now know that light-colored eyes such as blue, gray, or green can all contribute to a light sensitivity condition called photophobia. Fortunately, this condition won’t result in any permanent damage. However, being sensitive to light can […]

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Why Does it Feel Like Something Is in My Eye?

A young woman scratches her itchy eyes to relieve the feeling of a foreign sensation in her eyes.

Have you ever felt like something was in your eye, but no matter how hard you looked, you just couldn’t see anything? This is called foreign body sensation (FBS), which can be an irritating and even painful feeling.  If you have FBS and feel like something might be in your eye, this could be one […]

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Signs of Childhood Myopia

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As a parent, you’re constantly keeping an eye on your child’s health and well-being. While you may be quick to jump on signs of a cold or a fever, monitoring your child’s vision is just as important. In today’s world, with so much screen time, it’s common for kids to develop myopia (commonly known as […]

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Quiz: Do I Have Pink Eye?

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Redness, irritation, mucusy discharge—if your eyes are developing these symptoms, it’s possible you might be developing conjunctivitis, otherwise known as pink eye. Though conjunctivitis is common, it could spread to others if you don’t get help addressing the issue. Still, it can be difficult to know if you have pink eye, which is why we’ve […]

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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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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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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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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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