Why Modern Life is Drying Out Our Tears
Tears play an important part in eye health and general comfort, but because they’re “invisible”, people don’t appreciate just how much we depend on them until something goes wrong with the flow. Dry eyes can be extremely uncomfortable, because the main role of tears is keeping the cornea (the thin transparent windows into the eye) […]
Keeping Aware of Glaucoma Helps Prevent Vision Loss
Glaucoma is a condition that damages the connecting pathways between the light-sensitive area at the back of the eye (the retina) and the brain. This damage is usually caused by increases in the pressure inside the eye. If not treated, glaucoma can lead to slow deterioration of vision, and ultimately to blindness. According to the […]
Introducing Miebo eye drops – a New Dry Eye Solution
A burning or scratchy sensation in your eyes can be the result of the eye’s tear ducts not being able to provide an adequate flow. If this persists and is not only being triggered by seasonal or environmental conditions, it can be a warning sign of dry eye disease, and it’s best to take some […]
How Can I Prevent Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis?
What you need to know about preventing seasonal allergic conjunctivitis: Seasonal allergic conjunctivitis is an allergy-based eye condition triggered by things like pollen, dust mites, or pet dander. It causes symptoms such as red eye, itchiness, swollen eyelids, and watering. It is different from bacterial conjunctivitis or viral conjunctivitis, which are caused by infections. Common […]
Can GLP-1s Help Prevent Glaucoma?
A new study by ophthalmologists suggests that drugs based on GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs), like Wegovy, Mounjaro, Saxenda, Rybelsus, and Ozempic, which were originally designed to control blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes, may also protect against a number of eye conditions. Research into the use of GLP-1 drugs for glaucoma found […]
Raising Awareness About Glaucoma and Vision Loss in 2025
Glaucoma is an eye condition that damages the optic nerve, which connects the eye to the brain. This damage usually happens because of high pressure inside the eye. If not treated to prevent vision loss, glaucoma can lead to blindness. Over 3 million people in the U.S. have glaucoma, and experts think this number will […]
Out of Tears: Living with Dry Eyes
It may sound self-pitying, but one of the most disturbing features of my life – disturbing in every sense of the word – is being woken up multiple times almost every night, unable to open my eyes. This is caused by my condition, known technically as lacrimal keratoconjunctivitis, or more commonly, “dry eyes.” It’s extremely […]
Dry Eyes in Summer: Causes and How to Find Relief
Dry Eye Syndrome (sometimes called dry eye disease or DED) is a condition that was reported in 2020 to be affecting over 16 million adults in the U.S. alone. Although Dry Eye Syndrome (known medically as keratoconjunctivitis sicca) can affect people regardless of the time of year, it is commonly felt more often, and with […]
Can I Order Voltaren Emulgel Online?
Voltaren (generic name: diclofenac) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) medication widely used to reduce pain from inflammation, swelling, and joint stiffness caused by arthritis and other conditions. What are NSAIDs? NSAIDs are non-opioid analgesic drugs that produce the following main benefits: Reduce high temperature and fever Decrease inflammation Relieve pain. Voltaren delivers diclofenac in three […]
