Dry eye disease is multifactorial. This means that it comes from many areas in our body and in your environment. There are several factors that worsen dry eye disease that we cannot change. These are gender and age. Females over the age of 40 are more susceptible to having dry eye disease than others. Unfortunately, we cannot change these factors. 

What's the best approach to dry eye treatment? 

There are many other dry eye risk factors that can be changed. The best plan to treating dry eye disease is taking a multifactorial approach. In my own patients, I recommend taking 3 three pillar approach to treating dry eye disease. These pillars are: 

E: Eyes – customizing the 4-simple steps of daily eye care for the patients lifestyle. This daily regimen of eye care brings down the overall in...

The winter season tends to be the driest time of year in many places around the world.  When the temperatures drop and everyone turns on their heaters, there's not a lot of moisture in the air.  And, that's just the indoor environment.  Outdoors the weather can be harsh with freezing temperatures, blowing wind, and extra UV light coming off of ice and snow.   

This is a really tough environment for anyone who suffers from dry eyes.  I want to go over three tips that you can use this winter to keep your eyes feeling moisturized and comfortable. And, I think you'll be a little bit surprised with the third tip.  

Tip #1) Use A Gel Artificial Tear Or Ointment At Bedtime 

It's nice to have that extra moisturizing gel in your eyes while you're sleeping in the winter.  When the air is so dry i...

Happy Fall Y'all!

Fall is here.  Lots of people tell me that fall is their favorite season.  Usually, after the incredible heat of a Louisiana summer, we are ready to enjoy some chill in the air.  Of course, with a change in seasons, there are different things that dry eye sufferers need to take note of.  I've got a few tips to help your eyes stay comfortable during this fall season. 

Control Your Outdoor Environment

This time of year, people are usually out (thanks COVID) enjoying football games, apple picking, pumpkin patches, hayrides, and maybe even a bonfire.  With all these fun outdoor activities, what could go wrong for a dry eye sufferer?

Allergies

Anytime there is a change in season, there is a change in the plant life surrounding you.  So, perhaps you weren't allergic to ...