Clinical

While it may be unnerving to think about, many of the cells in our bodies are not actually ours. We host a complex group of microflora, including bacteria, viruses, fungi...

Research shows that twice as many women as men have chronic dry eye (CDE). Plus, women are diagnosed earlier and have worse symptoms.1 Though the eyes of men and women...

Blepharitis occurs when 1 or both eyelids become inflamed, red, irritated, and perhaps itchy. It is a common disorder of the eye that can develop in 1 or both eyes.1-3...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first generic of Restasis© (cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion) eye drops to increase tear production in people with chronic dry eye (CDE).1Restasis...

Many people with chronic dry eye shy away from contact lenses. They may worry that using them will worsen symptoms, or maybe they tried them in the past with poor...

People with chronic dry eye (CDE) often report that they have trouble reading for long periods of time. In many cases, the itchy, painful feeling that people with CDE live...

There is now a new treatment option for people living with chronic dry eye (CDE). The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given the green light to the prescription...

Chronic dry eye (CDE) is caused by a lack of tears. Those with CDE either do not make enough tears or have unhealthy tears that cannot wet the eye. There...

Wildfire smoke poses health problems for many people. Among them are those with eye ailments such as chronic dry eye. If you have chronic dry eye, the insight below can...

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects about 14 percent of men and 6 percent of women in the United States. The most common treatment is a continuous positive airway pressure machine...

The COVID-19 pandemic may have worsened symptoms for some people living with chronic dry eye (CDE). This is because wearing a face mask incorrectly may cause tears to evaporate faster...

Each year, about 650,000 refractive surgeries – commonly known as LASIK – are performed in the United States. Like any medical procedure, some symptoms are common after surgery. Dry eye...

Our eyes need a healthy coating of tears. Without it, our eyes become dry, scratchy, and painful. Over time, this can lead to chronic dry eye.1 Over-the-counter and prescription ointments...

For many of us, the pandemic cut down on the amount of time we spend with people and dramatically increased the amount of time we spend with screens. From Zoom...

Chronic dry eye (CDE) is a common disease that happens when your eye does not make enough tears or there is a problem with the tears that are made. Recent...

Technology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from wellness apps to artificial intelligence and wearable devices...

Chronic dry eye (CDE) is a common condition, especially in older people. In CDE, the eyes either do not produce enough tears, or the tears are not of good quality...

Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is a common condition that occurs when the meibomian glands in the eye do not produce enough oil. There are often no noticeable symptoms of MGD...

Mild or occasional dry eyes can be annoying or uncomfortable, but chronic dry eye can cause serious problems. Treatment for chronic dry eye depends on the underlying cause. The treatment...

Our bodies need vitamins to grow and develop normally. Vitamins provide energy and play a role in many processes that help us stay healthy. Vitamin A is a key nutrient...