The symptoms of dry eye are multifactorial, says Mina Massaro-Giordano, MD, making identifying and treating dry eye important for quality of life. Massaro-Giordano: Taking the newest definition, the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . July is Dry Eye Awareness Month, but educating patients about symptoms and treatment is critical throughout the ...

PORTLAND, Ore (KOIN) – July is National Dry Eye Awareness Month, and we have a great reminder of why an annual comprehensive eye exam is so important. As part of our month-long “Dry Eye” series on ...

For patients with mild dry eye syndrome (DES), aqueous or lipid enhancement of the tear film with topical agents is the appropriate first-line therapy. These include emulsions, gels and ointments ...

Dear Savvy Senior: What kinds of treatments are available to combat dry eyes? Since I turned 55, my eyes have become increasingly dry and sensitive. — Blinking Brenda Dear Brenda: Dry eye is a common ...

Dry eye affects nearly 16 million people in the United States, according to the National Eye Institute (NEI). The most common first-line treatment options for dry eye are over-the-counter (OTC) ...

Dry eye, a symptomatic eye condition characterized by poor tear production, affects nearly 16 million adults in the United States. We met with Jennifer Risting, O.D., FAAO, one of our optometrists and ...

Millions of people suffer from dry eye disease, frequently due to meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD). According to Dr. April Jasper of Advanced Eye Care Specialists, “Dry eye disease occurs when tears ...

Constant eye drops aren't always the answer. Explore the underlying causes of persistent dry eye and find out how an eye ...

Last October, when Talia Rotenberg was traveling to Europe, her eyes became bloodshot, watery, and painful—the same feeling she would expect if she had a torn contact lens in her eye. She was baffled, ...

Medicare Part B can cover diagnostic testing for dry eye syndrome if symptoms significantly affect vision. This includes tests like slit lamp test, Schirmer’s test, and tear breakup time. While ...

Every day, millions of people in the U.S. live with dry eye. Some may feel a slight scratchiness now and then, while others may experience constant burning, grittiness, itching and discomfort. Above ...