Dry Eye Syndrome

Dry Eye Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Dry Eye Syndrome affects many individuals, disrupting daily activities with discomfort and irritation. This condition, often marked by dry, scratchy sensations, may seem minor but can lead to more severe eye issues if left untreated. Understanding Dry Eye Syndrome’s underlying causes and symptoms allows you to seek appropriate treatment and regain comfort in your daily life. […]

Top Causes for Your Dry Eyes

Dry eyes can cause intense discomfort with feelings of stinging, burning, irritation, and itchiness. In addition to the discomfort, dry eyes can increase your risk of eye infection, which can have serious complications. Thankfully, many treatments exist. However, not every treatment will apply to you and your dry eyes. Knowing what is causing your dry eyes

How to Avoid Dry Eye

Dry eye occurs when your tear ducts can’t provide enough moisture for your eyes. This is a common issue that people experience and can be difficult to deal with on your own. Luckily, there are some things you can do to avoid dry eyes to protect your vision and stay comfortable. Ways to Avoid Dry Eye

What To Do About Dry Eyes

Dry eyes can be an incredibly troublesome, irritating, and, if it goes far enough or lasts long enough, dry eyes can even become a debilitating disorder. With a decrease in air quality due to pollutants, dry eyes are becoming an issue society the globe over can be dealing with in the future. Far from that catastrophic

Dry Eye’s Impact On Quality Of Life: Why We Need To Pay Attention

Dry eye is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. People with dry eyes often suffer fatigue, pain, and reduced vision. Blindness can occur in severe cases of dry eye. There is often an underestimation of the impact of dry eye on the quality of life.  Fortunately, some treatments can help improve dry eye

Omega-3 Nutraceuticals to Combat Dry Eye Syndrome

Dry eye is a common syndrome affecting millions of Americans. If you get dry eye even occasionally, you may be sick of the gritty, itchy, sore eye symptoms and blurry vision. At Kirk Eye Center, we offer several options for dry eye treatment, including an Omega-3 supplement made by Physician Recommended Nutriceuticals. Taken in soft

How Do You Get Rid of Eyestrain?

Eyestrain is fairly common given the way we interact with electronic devices and use computers in many job industries. But there are other causes of eyestrain besides computer use. Outdated prescription Refractive disorder Dry eye syndrome, glaucoma, or another underlying eye condition Staring at a computer screen Prolonged use of other screens – phones, tablets,

6 Tips to Prevent Dry Eyes During the Summer

The summer months are upon us. While the hot weather is ideal for spending lots of time outdoors, it can also cause dry eyes. There are many ways you can make painful dry eye symptoms worse during the summer, including using air conditioning, engaging in outdoor activities such as hiking and biking which increase your

Dry Eyes May Be Worse During Stay-at-Home Order

Dry eye syndrome is a common issue impacting over 30 million individuals across the country. The condition develops when your tear glands fail to produce an adequate quality or quantity of tear film. This results in a variety of uncomfortable symptoms. Unfortunately, our current health crisis may be making your dry eye syndrome symptoms worse.

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What Causes Dry Eyes?

Dry eye syndrome is a common condition impacting over 30 million people across the country. Colorado’s dry climate can create conditions that often exacerbate this condition. In many instances, dry eyes lead to a variety of uncomfortable symptoms. At Kirk Eye Center, we offer a variety of dry eye treatment options to alleviate any discomfort

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