Tired of that gritty, burning feeling in your eyes? You could have dry eye syndrome (DES). This common condition, affecting millions, occurs when your eyes don't produce enough tears or the tears evaporate too quickly. It can make everyday tasks like reading or using a computer uncomfortable and even impact your vision. But there's good news! Understanding dry eyes is the [...]
Dry eye syndrome is a common condition affecting millions worldwide, making everyday activities uncomfortable and impacting overall quality of life. It occurs when your eyes don't produce enough tears, or the tears themselves are of poor quality. This can lead to many irritating symptoms, including dryness, grittiness, burning, and even blurred vision. Understanding dry eye is crucial for managing it [...]
Having discomfort in your eyes can be a frustrating experience, especially when you're trying to go about your daily activities. Two common eye conditions that many people may encounter are blepharitis and dry eye. These two conditions have similar symptoms but distinct causes and treatments. In this article, we'll discuss the differences between blepharitis and dry eye, what causes each [...]
Irritated eyes can make it difficult to get through the day. Something as simple as driving your morning commute can seem like a monumental task. In order to feel better, you have to know what's causing your condition. Do you have dry eyes? Are you suffering from allergies? Could it be both? First, let's look at the numbers. According to [...]
People with facial palsy, or facial paralysis (which is usually on one side) often have difficulty closing the eye. This exposes the eye surface to the harsh elements and deprives the eye of the lubricating effect of an eye closing. A research team from Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, studied the quality of life outcomes of [...]
Have you been experiencing blurry vision lately? Step away from WebMD and try not to panic – there are many normal reasons why you may be experiencing this mild visual disturbance. Below, we’ve outlined some of the more common causes of blurry vision. You need to get glasses – or update your prescription. Do you wear glasses or contacts? If [...]
Over the last couple of years, you may have noticed an uptick in people talking about computer glasses, or eyeglasses that are designed to filter out blue light from computer screens, smartphones, and tablets. Some people believe that blue light can lead to dry eyes, digital eye strain, and even permanent eye diseases down the road. But is blue light [...]
Wondering what causes your eyes to twitch involuntary? In most cases, the twitching only affects the upper eyelid, which you can’t stop. The eyelid movement generally lasts for seconds. According to experts, eye twitching is usually caused by stress, fatigue and caffeine consumption. Tobacco use and sleep deprivation can also result in this condition. Eye twitching is generally harmless and [...]
Having double vision after staring too long at your computer screen? You might just be having symptoms of computer vision syndrome (CVS). CVS is a group of symptoms resulting from focusing the eyes on a computer display for prolonged periods of time, aggravated by poor work environment and habits. Symptoms include dry eye, eyestrain, decreased tolerance to light, blurred or [...]
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Eye Care Professionals in Reno, Nevada, serves the whole region and offers LASIK, vision, and medical eye exams. We pride ourselves on offering leading-edge diagnostics, detection, and management of eye disease. Moreover, we provide advanced cataract surgery, restoration of reading vision, as well as leading-edge refractive surgery. Additionally, our clinic offers state-of-the-art implantable lenses, lens exchange for improved vision while using high-tech equipment, methods, and techniques.
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