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Will LASIK Make My Eyes Dry?

LASIK eye surgery is an awesome option for anyone who is tired of wearing glasses, is sick of losing contact lenses, and wants to have a face totally free from any kind of device. If you are among some of our most valued patients who are tired of failing their eye exams, you are probably … Read more

Does Dehydration Affect Vision?

Dehydration of the body occurs when there is a lack of fluid intake.  With water exiting our body every day through sweat and urination, it’s essential to replace the same amount of fluid being released to maintain a healthy balance.  Staying hydrated also helps your body’s organs to function properly.  The skin, blood, heart, and … Read more

Do You See What I See? Avoiding Dry Eye During the Holiday Season

The holidays are a wonderful time of year filled with love, giving, and many, many parties. Because of all the festivities that occur during this time of year, it is important to be able to enjoy them without any hindrance; however, this time of year also comes with harsh weather that could cause some problems … Read more

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Does Dehydration Affect Your Eyes?

While many are familiar with the causes and severity of dehydration, few know the detrimental impact that it can have on your eyes. According to University Health News, the eyes are especially vulnerable to the effects of dehydration. They go on to site that “when deprived of water, cells shrink and fail to transport nutrients, … Read more

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Most Common Causes of Double Vision

Double vision, also medically known as diplopia, is when one sees a double image of something when there should only be one.  Sometimes these images can be on top of one another or side-by-side, or even a combination of both.  Double vision can affect one eye (monocular double vision) or both eyes (binocular double vision).  … Read more

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The Downside of Contact Lenses

Contacts are becoming increasingly popular among individuals who need to correct their vision. The appeal of not wearing glasses have led this trend, and many people think they’ll never go back to wearing glasses after trying on their first pair of contact lenses. However, as time goes on, they might be noticing some negative effects … Read more

How Does Dry, Cold Weather Affect Our Eyes?

When the weather gets cold, we all remember to put on our scarves, boots and heavy coats. However, you may be forgetting to protect your eyes from the harsh weather as well. The winter season can bring about some uncomfortable and irritating symptoms for your eyes. If you ever feel like your eyes bother you … Read more

Dry Eyes: When Tears Don’t Do Their Job

Although you may believe tears are only formed for crying, they are actually extremely necessary for general health and wellness. In general, tears are your body’s way of reliving stress, sadness, grief, anxiety, and frustration. But when it comes to your specific eye health, tears are also equally important. Healthy tears lubricate your eyes, remove … Read more

Dry Eye Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and Relief

You may believe that tears are only for crying, but they are actually a necessary component of your overall eye health. Tears are your body’s way of relieving stress, sadness, grief, anxiety, and frustration. Moreover, healthy tears keep your eyes lubricated, remove external irritants, reduce stress hormones in your body, and release antibodies that ward … Read more