Diabetes is characterized by elevated blood sugar levels due to insufficient insulin production or the body’s insufficient response to the insulin produced. Over time, high blood glucose levels can impact many parts of the body, […]
Dry eye syndrome (DES) occurs when a change in the tear film disrupts the health, comfort and visual functions of the eye’s surface. Both genetic and environmental factors may contribute to the onset and progression […]
Many health conditions can be detected by examining the eyes. For instance, by analyzing the health of the blood vessels in the retina, eye doctors can detect signs of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Diabetes can […]
Dry eye syndrome (DES) is so common that many people ignore it or try to soothe their dry, gritty, irritated eyes with over-the-counter remedies. But early diagnosis and treatment of DES by an eye doctor […]
Are your eyes dry, itchy, and red? Finding it difficult to wear contact lenses? Dry eye symptoms can be hard to live with, but fortunately, many treatment options exist to help you see clearly and […]
While mucus isn’t considered a topic for polite conversation, it’s a natural lubricant that serves many purposes. We couldn’t live without it. This slippery gelatinous fluid helps filter out irritants and allergens and keeps many […]
Researchers have already established several known risk factors for developing dry eye syndrome: the quality of your tears, excessive screen time, air pollution, hormonal fluctuations, aging, certain medications and medical conditions, and even one’s gender […]
Depression is a serious illness that impacts a person’s mood and emotional well-being. It creeps into all areas of a person’s life, and can become life-threatening if left untreated. Not only does depression impact mental […]
While traveling can be taxing on the entire body, the eyes are especially vulnerable — particularly when wearing a mask to protect from COVID. When traveling by plane, the dry air can cause your eyes […]
Accutane, generically called isotretinoin, is an oral medication that is widely prescribed to treat severe acne that hasn’t responded to other treatments. Although this drug often does a great job of reducing acne, it has […]