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#138: How Smoke Affects Dry Eyes

Dec 24, 2021

Happy Holidays. This time of year there are many opportunities to get into smoky situations. Unfortunately, smoky areas are very irritating for those of us who suffer from dry eyes. There are two types of smoke that I find my patients are getting themselves into this time of year. These two types of smoke are coming from fireplaces and from secondhand smoke.

With the weather getting cooler in most areas there are lots of opportunities to come into contact with fireplace smoke. The smoke from fireplaces is particularly troublesome because you want to be close to the fire. It’s making it warmer perhaps it’s part of the atmosphere. Sometimes, the smoke doesn't bother you in the moment, but the symptoms that it may cause even the next day can be particularly painful.

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#104: What Exactly is a Pollen Allergy?

Apr 06, 2021

This week, we have a guest blog by Kristen Steward to learn all about pollen allergies. If you would like to read the blog in its original format, you can check it out here.

Otherwise, just keep reading...

Many people welcome spring with its warmer weather, longer days, and blossoming flowers and trees. For the more than 26 million Americans who suffer from allergic rhinitis including pollen allergies, however, this season can be full of misery.¹

WHAT IS POLLEN?

Pollen is a very fine powdery substance that’s usually yellow in color. It’s generated in a structure on the end of the stamen (the male reproductive part of the flower) known as the anther and its purpose is to fertilize other plants in the same species. In order for pollination to occur, pollen grains must be transferred fro...

#138: How Smoke Affects Dry Eyes

#104: What Exactly is a Pollen Allergy?

WHAT IS POLLEN?

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