Have you noticed your vision becoming slightly blurred, especially after long periods in front of a computer screen? Perhaps surprisingly, dry eyes might be the culprit behind your discomfort. The link between dry eyes and blurry vision lies in the important role the tear film plays in ensuring clear vision. Dry eyes disrupt the tear […]
Category: Dry Eye
Why Do I Wake Up with Dry Eye?
Waking up with dry, irritated eyes is an all-too-common problem that can make your mornings uncomfortable. Several factors could be at play, such as: By identifying these potential causes and understanding their impact, you can take the right steps to improve your eye comfort, ensuring your mornings start on a brighter and more comfortable note. […]
Can Dry Eyes Cause Headaches?
Dry eyes can be frustrating and chronic. Your optometrist can help you find treatment and get relief, but dry eyes can lead to irritation, discomfort, and more if you don’t seek help. Dry eyes and headaches sometimes occur together, and people with certain types of headaches are more likely to experience dry eyes, but more […]
What are the benefits of TempSure Envi Radio Frequency (RF) treatment?
TempSure Envi RF uses sound waves delivered into the deeper tissue to generate heat and stimulate collagen and elastin remodeling. By doing so, RF restores the function and structure of aging eyes and eyelids. Here are the specific benefits: Want to improve your dry eyes and eye appearance? Schedule an appointment at LUMINANCE VISION Dry Eyes […]
Any other tips for treating dry eyes?
There are many triggers that perpetuate dry eye symptoms which is why it is very important to eliminate and treat these triggers. When exposed to dry, windy or smoky air, wear protective eyewear. Decrease screen time and take frequent breaks to blink while working on your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Reduce contact lens wearing time […]
What causes dry eyes? Are there specific seasons or environmental factors that contribute?
There are two main types of dry eye disease: Evaporative and Aqueous Deficient dry eyes. In evaporative dry eyes, the tears you produce evaporate too quickly. In aqueous deficient dry eyes, you don’t produce enough tears. The most common type of dry eye disease is evaporative dry eyes. In evaporative dry eyes, the tears produced […]
How Does IPL Treat Dry Eye Disease?
IPL is an advanced treatment and prevention of dry eye disease. With controlled light energy applied directly onto the face and eyelids, IPL reduces facial and peri-ocular inflammation which is the driving force of dry eye disease. Facial inflammation is what triggers dry eye disease and, left untreated, will progress it into painful dry eyes. […]