Category: Dry Eye

Sudden eye irritation surprises a lot of people. Nothing about your day looks different, yet your eyes start to sting, water, or feel scratchy by early afternoon. The cause usually traces back to something specific. Dry eyes come on suddenly when your environment, your daily routine, your health, or a new medication upsets the balance…

That gritty, tired feeling by late afternoon isn't just fatigue. Your vision might blur for a second before it clears, especially after hours of staring at a screen. Dry eyes rarely cause blindness, but leaving them untreated for a long stretch can damage the surface of your eye and affect how clearly you see. Early…

That burning, scratchy feeling in your eyes can make simple tasks like reading or driving uncomfortable. You might find yourself blinking more often or reaching for eye drops throughout the day. Luminance Vision understands how disruptive chronic dry eye can be to your daily routine and quality of life. Your eyes may feel dry because…

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…

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: Your sleep environment Your sleep position Tear production issues Underlying medical conditions like rosacea By identifying these potential causes and understanding their impact, you can take the right steps to improve…

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…

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…

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…