Why Does My Eye Hurt in the Morning?

Why Does My Eye Hurt in the Morning?

If you have painful eyes in the morning, there are several conditions that could be responsible for the eye pain. These conditions are all made worse overnight and then are most painful in the morning.   Types of Eye Pain There are multiple types of eye pain that...
What is Dry Eye?

What is Dry Eye?

An ever-increasing problem in today’s world is dry eye. What is it and what can we do to help it?   What Causes Dry Eyes? The eyes are protected from the outside world by an outer coating called the tear film. The tear film is made up of water, oils, mucins, and...
Contact Lenses and Dry Eyes

Contact Lenses and Dry Eyes

Dry eye is an issue that affects many individuals. It can be severe enough to interrupt one’s day and prevent them from completing daily activities comfortably. Often, these individuals are unable to tolerate the use of contact lenses.  In other cases, patients suffer...
Why Do My Eyes Water?

Why Do My Eyes Water?

Our eyes are constantly producing tears to lubricate, protect, and keep them healthy. Sometimes, however, they can produce far too much water, resulting in blurry vision, tears running down our cheeks, etc. There are several causes and solutions for this, and these...
Everything You Need to Know About Dry Eye

Everything You Need to Know About Dry Eye

Dry eye is a disorder of the tears that commonly causes discomfort and eventual damage to the front surface of the eye. There are many different causes and components to the disease, which make it complicated to treat and assess. Once you get it diagnosed, however,...