Every day, I witness the biggest thief of visual performance in our modern lifestyles. Our fast-paced, screen-driven world is straining our vision in ways we never imagined. Digital devices, glare from screens and lighting, and long hours of focused work contribute to dry eye disease and visual fatigue, making it harder for our eyes to function at their best. Yet, despite these challenges, 1 in 10 adults has not had an eye exam in the last five years.

Isn’t It Time to Prioritize Your Eye Health?

Your eyes are working for you every moment of the day, but are you giving them the care they deserve? Here’s how you can start protecting your vision for a lifetime:

✅ Schedule Regular Eye Exams – Don’t wait until you have symptoms. Routine check-ups can catch issues early and keep your vi...

Valentine’s Day is all about love. Let's show our eyes some love too. Our vision allows us to experience life’s most beautiful moments, yet we often overlook the daily care our eyes need to stay healthy and clear. This year, instead of just focusing on chocolates and roses, let’s give our eyes a gift that will keep them working well for a lifetime.

I always remind my patients that a few simple habits can make a world of difference in maintaining eye health. I call these Eye Care Essentials, a four-step routine that takes just minutes a day but offers lasting benefits.

1. Hydrate: Refresh with Preservative-Free Artificial Tears

Just like our skin needs moisture, our eyes need hydration too. Using a preservative-free artificial tear helps refresh the front surface of the eye without expos...

This winter has been anything but typical. Across the South, we've seen record temperatures and snowfall in places that rarely experience it. But for many of us, it’s not just the cold weather that’s affecting our eyes. The bigger problem is the indoor heat.

Why Does Indoor Heating Make Dry Eye Worse?

When temperatures drop, we naturally turn up the heat indoors. But heaters remove moisture from the air. And this creates a dry environment causing your eyes to sting, burn, and feel irritated. If you've noticed your dry eye symptoms worsening recently, your heating system might be the culprit.

Simple Ways to Keep Your Eyes Comfortable

 The good news? You don’t have to suffer through the season. Here are a few easy ways to combat dry indoor air and keep your eyes feeling their be...

Tips to Get Dry Eye Relief This Fall 

As the temperatures cool down this fall, it’s easy to forget that your eyes need a little extra care. When the chill sets in, many of us reach for the heater to keep cozy indoors. But while that heat keeps us warm, it can also dry out the air in your home, which in turn dries out your eyes. If you find yourself spending a lot of time in a heated room, here are some tips to help keep your eyes comfortable: 

1. Redirect Warm Air 

Whether you're using a space heater or central heating, make sure the vent isn't blowing warm air directly onto your face. The constant airflow can evaporate your eye’s natural moisture, leaving them irritated. Instead, aim the vent downwards. Blowing the are toward your feet or stomach will help you stay warm without dryin...

Spring brings a burst of colors and fragrances, but for many, it also marks the onset of ocular allergy symptoms. Itchy, watery eyes and incessant sneezing can make enjoying the season a challenge. However, with a few proactive steps, you can alleviate these symptoms and embrace the beauty of spring with clarity and comfort.

How do you know if it's an allergy?

There are a couple of symptoms that are the same between dry eyes and allergies so it can be hard to distinguish between the two problems. However, timing seems to play a big part in ocular allergies. If you suddenly notice the symptoms below, it's most likely to be allergy. 

• redness
• watering
• Itching - this is the hallmark sign of allergy
• Eyelid swelling
• Mucus or stringy discharge
• Topical antihistamine eye drops improve sym
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What is a Total Solar Eclipse?

A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun. The sky will darken as if it were dawn or dusk, and you may be able to glimpse the Sun's outer atmosphere, or corona.

Throughout a solar eclipse, the moon casts a shadow onto the Earth's surface, creating a temporary dimming of daylight. This phenomenon can be observed within the path of totality, where the sun is completely obscured, as well as in regions experiencing a partial eclipse, where the sun appears partially covered by the moon.

When Will it Happen?

The 2024 total solar eclipse will occur happen on Monday, April 8, 2024. It will be visible in the continental United States, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada...

Most people say that vision is their most valued sense. They would protect it over all of their other senses. Yet, we do very little in our daily lives to ensure our eyes are working properly. We expect our vision to be sharp to perform for us, but we don't think about steps we should take to support our eyes.

Every day, we need to support our bodies. We need to get enough sleep, eat healthy foods and bring nutrition to our cells, and we need to exercise. We also take steps to care for other parts of our bodies like out skin, hair, and teeth. 

We all know it is important to take care of our faces. We take 4 steps on a daily basis to ensure our beauty and improve our skin. One to two times a day, we care for the skin on our face by:

• Cleansing to get rid of dirt and oils
• Toning to bala...

It's fall! The weather has that crispy quality again. We can get out our sweaters and enjoy being outdoors without sweating. 

Fall is a great time of year to enjoy the outdoors and usually, there are lots of opportunities to do so. You may be going to football games or spending the day at a fall festival. You may have gotten lost in your local corn maze or spent the day picking apples.

Being outdoors is great this time of year, but as a dry eye sufferer, it has it's challenges. Let's explore the best ways to prepare yourself for spending time outdoors this fall.

Protect your Eyes from the Sun

The sun and wind can still irritate your already challenged eyes. It's important to protect your eyes from UV light. And, sense it can also be windy this time of year, be sure to find a sunglass...

The eye care industry is constantly evolving. There is always research going on to make products better, more tolerable, and longer lasting. This past year, there were 3 new products that hit the market that can significantly affect your dry eye relief. Let's talk about three of the best dry eye products that came to market in 2022.

 #1) For your Eyes: Optase MGD Advanced Dry Eye Drop

Optase has been available in the US for a couple of years now. Their preservative-free Dry Eye Intense drop has been a favorite of mine for several years now.  However, in 2022, MGD Advanced came to the US market as well. 

MGD Advanced has three key ingredients:

1. Hyaluronic Acid: binds moisture to the front surface of our eye.
2. Trehalose: a naturally occurring compound that prevents drying out, or desicc
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