Dry eyes? Your smartphone may be to blame
And we just get so entranced and we're focused, that the eyes don't, and the regular blink rate is decreased," said optometrist Alan Glazier. "So by doing that, our eyes start to dry out." To avoid things like dry eyes and headaches, Glazier reminds …
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Ask a doctor: I have dry eyes. Can I use over-the-counter drops long-term?
A: Dry eyes are a common and chronic problem for many people. First thing:Make sure you truly have dry-eye syndrome or another cause for your symptoms. These include eyelid inflammation (blepharitis), skin problems (rosacea), problems with eyelid …
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The Dry Eye 'Epidemic'
If you think you're hearing a lot more about "dry eye" these days, it's only because you are. The media have discovered this eye malady that is the second reason people visit the eye doctor, second only to general vision problems. The Wall Street …
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Leave no chance for dry eyes
… tends to be drier and more irritating to the eye, especially if you're a contact lens wearer. Using rewetting or lubricating drops in your. eyes before boarding (keep the bottle handy during the flight too) is a smart way to prevent irritation …
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About dry eyes
•Dry eye occurs when the eye does not produce tears properly, or when the tears are not of the correct consistency and evaporate too quickly. If left untreated, it can lead to pain, ulcers or scars on the cornea, and some loss of vision. However …
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Dr. Mack: Expert on Dry Eyes
