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Why Are My Eyes So Dry?

That burning, scratchy feeling in your eyes can make simple tasks like reading or driving uncomfortable. You might find yourself blinking more often or reaching for eye drops throughout the day. Luminance Vision understands how disruptive chronic dry eye can be to your daily routine and quality of life. Your eyes may feel dry because…

Can I Wear Contacts with Dry Eyes?

Your eyes feel gritty and uncomfortable after just a few hours of wearing contacts. You blink frequently, trying to find relief, but the dryness persists. If you’ve experienced either or both of these symptoms, you know how frustrating it can be, and you might wonder if you can ever enjoy the freedom that contact lenses…
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Can Dry Eyes Cause Blurry Vision?

Have you noticed your vision becoming slightly blurred, especially after long periods in front of a computer screen? Perhaps surprisingly, dry eyes might be the culprit behind your discomfort. The link between dry eyes and blurry vision lies in the important role the tear film plays in ensuring clear vision. Dry eyes disrupt the tear…
A woman waking up in the morning rubbing her dry irritated eyes.

Why Do I Wake Up with Dry Eye?

Waking up with dry, irritated eyes is an all-too-common problem that can make your mornings uncomfortable. Several factors could be at play, such as: Your sleep environment Your sleep position Tear production issues Underlying medical conditions like rosacea By identifying these potential causes and understanding their impact, you can take the right steps to improve…
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Can Dry Eyes Cause Headaches?

Dry eyes can be frustrating and chronic. Your optometrist can help you find treatment and get relief, but dry eyes can lead to irritation, discomfort, and more if you don't seek help.  Dry eyes and headaches sometimes occur together, and people with certain types of headaches are more likely to experience dry eyes, but more…
A woman rubbing her eyes due to irritation felt as a result of dry eye.

Any other tips for treating dry eyes?

There are many triggers that perpetuate dry eye symptoms, which is why it is very important to eliminate and treat these triggers. When exposed to dry, windy, or smoky air, wear protective eyewear. Decrease screen time and take frequent breaks to blink while working on your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Reduce contact lens wearing time…
An optometrist using IPL treatment to treat a female patient's dry eye.

How Does IPL Treat Dry Eye Disease?

IPL is an advanced treatment and prevention of dry eye disease. With controlled light energy applied directly onto the face and eyelids, IPL reduces facial and peri-ocular inflammation which is the driving force of dry eye disease.  Facial inflammation is what triggers dry eye disease and, left untreated, will progress it into painful dry eyes.…

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