Blinking Keeps Vision Clear

The national day of unplugging was Friday, March 6.  This was a time for us to take a break from our electronic devices.  In this case, I'm referring to cell phones, tablets, computers, televisions, and anything else that has a screen. 

 

Why Do We Need to Unplug?

Several years ago, I began to struggle with dry eyes.  This was at a time when I lived in a very dry climate, and I wore contact lenses most of the time. My eyes would get dry towards the end of my workday, and I couldn’t wait to take them off when I finally got home.   

Most days a couldn't stand to wear eye makeup.  I knew there must be a better way to live.  I couldn't go on with the feeling of wanting to claw the contact lenses from my eyes before 5 pm. 

I began to research how to keep moisture in my eyes longer.  I played around and tried every contact lens and contact lens cleaning solution on the market.  I definitely have my favorites from that experiment, but there was still something missing.   

Since then, I’ve read articles, attended lectures, and even written a book on the...

In recent years, there has been an obsession with having long and full eyelashes in fashion and it has penetrated mainstream society.  I think we have always wanted to have long, full lashes.  We associate these long, fluttery lashes with beauty.  And, in the last 5 - 7 years tons of lash salons have popped up in every city. 

Many of my friends and patients ask me questions about eyelash enhancers and ways they can get their lashes to look longer and more full.   And, I think it is time to have that conversation here.  But, I realized that we needed to have a discussion about developing your own healthy set of lashes first.   

 Before you start thinking about making your lashes longer, you need to know whether or not your lashes are healthy.  There may be a reason your lashes aren't as f...

Summer is a great time of year for everyone to get out and travel.  When you get to your destination, you want to look fresh and ready to experience something new.  However, the extra dry conditions of airplanes and even cars can make our eyes look red, puffy, and tired.  Being prepared with a few extra goodies in your carry-on bag and your checked bag can make all the difference in how you see, look, and feel. 

In this blog, you will learn what to pack, how to prepare yourself before you travel, the best ways to stay hydrated while traveling, and how to refresh yourself once you reach your destination.  We all deserve to show up looking and feeling great for our adventure to begin.  I have also included a printable packing list you can keep handy while preparing for your trip to ensure y...

Artificial tears are used to refresh, restore and repair the front surface of your eyes. There are many different types of artificial tears on the market, so it can become confusing as a consumer to know which ones are best.  If you have you ever stood in the artificial tear aisle and didn’t know what to do, this article is for you. 

When you suffer from dry eyes, your tear film is lacking to nonexistent.  Many of the treatments your eye doctor will prescribe for you will help you to improve both the quality and the quantity of your tears.  While you work to get your body to produce tears again, you will need to supplement your tear film with artificial tears.  Here I will break down the different categories of artificial tears for you. 

Categories of Tears: 

There are two major categor...

Red, itchy, watery eyes can make anyone miserable.  Spring is a great season to be outside. However, for allergy sufferers, this time of year can be agony.  And, when you add dry eyes to the mix, spring allergy symptoms worsen.  Here are some tips to keep you as happy as the sunshine this time of year: 

Know your Allergens 

In this case, knowing what you are allergic to can be game-changing for how you navigate this allergy season.  If you don’t know what you are allergic to, schedule an appointment for allergy testing.  The American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology has a great tool to help you find an Allergist in your area: https://acaai.org/locate-an-allergist. 

Once you know your allergy triggers, it is easy to check the local pollen counts.  Check out: www.pollen.com and ...