The Eye Care Blog

Between 10 and 30 percent of people suffer from dry eyes and doctors say if dry eyes are left untreated, they could lead to more serious problems, which include blindness, however, diagnosing dry eye syndrome is more accurate than ever thanks to a technique that helps doctors pinpoint the problem clearly, NBC 5’s Meredith land […]

A new research says that menopausal and perimenopausal women are very likely to have dry eye syndrome. Phyllis E. Greenberger, president and chief executive officer of the Society for Women’s Health Research says that the prevalence of dry eye is very high, and growing in Women.

Dry eye syndrome is one of the most common eye ailments. According to various estimates, it affects 10 percent to 30 percent of the world’s population, including 10 million to 14 million Americans — mostly older women. Symptoms include eyes that burn or sting, blurred vision, frequent blinking, light sensitivity or a sandy or gritty […]

A new study says that dry-eye patients now can get betten relief by Tranquileyes Eye Hydrating System. Over 60 million Americans suffer from potentially debilitating dry-eye symptoms and the numbers are growing.

Dr. Robert Latkany, one of the country’s leading dry-eye experts and author of the new book The Dry Eye Remedy: The Complete Guide to Restoring the Health and Beauty of Your Eyes, has tested and now recommends tranquileyes Eye Hydrating System for his patients.

In the past, macular degeneration was poorly understood and there were no treatment options. Recently, there have been dramatic improvements in the treatment of the wet type of the disease, which can result in rapid visual loss if left untreated.

A topical cream containing 15% progesterone can effectively treat dry eye syndrome, according to a study.

Managing dry eye has become an important part of postoperative refractive surgery patient management, as dry eye symptoms are among the most frequent complaints of patients who have undergone excimer laser surgery.

A survey found that many people have stopped wearing contacts because of dry or irritated eyes, which can stem from cutting corners in caring for the lenses.

Vision changes are one of the inevitable effects of aging - and yet deteriorating sight comes as a surprise and shock to many people.