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Does Cataract Surgery Cause Dry Eyes?

Dry Eyes and Cataract Surgery Although surgeries have advanced tremendously and shown great success, some patients may experience dry eyes...

Does Cataract Surgery Cause Dry Eyes?

Dry Eyes and Cataract Surgery Although surgeries have advanced tremendously and shown great success, some patients may experience dry eyes as a side effect. This relatively common side effect can affect the visual outcome and cause discomfort after surgery. With most ocular surgeries, the front surface of the eye, called the cornea, typically gets an […]

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Are You Having a Dry Eye Flare Up?

What is a Dry Eye Flare? A dry eye flare is an episode of worsening dry eye symptoms that occurs...

Are You Having a Dry Eye Flare Up?

What is a Dry Eye Flare? A dry eye flare is an episode of worsening dry eye symptoms that occurs in response to an external trigger in patients who have dry eye disease. Dry eye is a multifactorial condition, which typically requires a multi-step approach to manage. This condition can be related to the poor […]

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Flushing with Rinsada- an eye irrigation procedure!
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Flushing with Rinsada- an eye irrigation procedure!

We’re excited to talk about a new device within the dry eye field that allows us to flush out the...

Flushing with Rinsada- an eye irrigation procedure!

We’re excited to talk about a new device within the dry eye field that allows us to flush out the irritants in your eyes more thoroughly! Rinsada is an innovative irrigating lid retractor that allows the provider to get into the fornices of the eyelids that would typically be hard to reach with a normal saline vial.

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Ocular Neuropathic Pain

Ocular neuropathic pain is suspected when dry eye symptoms are more extreme and heightened relative to their dry eye signs....

Ocular Neuropathic Pain

Ocular neuropathic pain is suspected when dry eye symptoms are more extreme and heightened relative to their dry eye signs. It can be due to a hypersensitization of the corneal nerves or due to a central nervous system anomaly. Common causes for neuropathic pain include, but are not limited to LASIK, cataract surgery, blepharoplasty, diabetes […]

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Why Do I Wake Up with Dry Eyes?

Dry eye disease is a common condition that occurs when the eyes do not produce enough tears or when the...

Why Do I Wake Up with Dry Eyes?

Dry eye disease is a common condition that occurs when the eyes do not produce enough tears or when the tears evaporate too quickly. Nighttime exposure with dry eye disease refers to the symptoms of dryness, irritation, and discomfort that are experienced during the night or upon waking up in the morning. During the night, […]

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Patient receiving low-level light therapy (LLLT) for dry eye treatment using a Celluma Elite LED light therapy device emitting purple and pink light over the face in a clinical eye care setting - Dry Eye Care Austin Texas.
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What is Low-level Light Therapy?

Low-level light therapy (LLLT), also known as photobiomodulation, has been proposed as a treatment for dry eye disease (DED). The...

What is Low-level Light Therapy?

Low-level light therapy (LLLT), also known as photobiomodulation, has been proposed as a treatment for dry eye disease (DED). The idea behind LLLT is that exposure to specific wavelengths of light can stimulate cellular processes in the body, leading to reduced inflammation and improved tissue repair. For DED specifically, LLLT is thought to work by […]

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Risk Factors for Dry Eye Disease

Dry Eye Disease is a chronic condition that is becoming more prevalent by the year. There are many risk factors...

Risk Factors for Dry Eye Disease

Dry Eye Disease is a chronic condition that is becoming more prevalent by the year. There are many risk factors that can contribute to this condition that we should be mindful of. One of the most obvious risk factors that we may all know of is age. We’ve seen for years that dry eye is […]

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What is Meibomian Gland Dysfunction?

We have oil glands within our eyelids that provide the oil layer of our tear film. If the oil in...

What is Meibomian Gland Dysfunction?

We have oil glands within our eyelids that provide the oil layer of our tear film. If the oil in these glands is not released effectively, then it backs up and eventually hardens, which is called Meibomian Gland Dysfunction. Our natural blinking mechanism applies mild pressure, which allows the oil to be released into our […]

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What is the TearCare System?

Dry, gritty, red and vision fluctuations are some of the symptoms you can experience from Evaporative Dry Eye Disease due...

What is the TearCare System?

Dry, gritty, red and vision fluctuations are some of the symptoms you can experience from Evaporative Dry Eye Disease due to Meibomian Gland Dysfunction. TearCare Thermal Gland Expression is an in-office treatment that targets clogged oil glands. This device uses applicators that adhere to the upper and lower eyelids to provide therapeutic heat. The placement […]

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Bacterial/Mite Overgrowth on the Eyelashes

Overgrowth of mites on the lashes is more common than you would think! Blepharitis is a common and chronic eyelid...

Bacterial/Mite Overgrowth on the Eyelashes

Overgrowth of mites on the lashes is more common than you would think! Blepharitis is a common and chronic eyelid condition, in which there is an overgrowth of bacteria on the eyelashes or biofilm on the lid margins. This bacteria build up can cause the eyelids to become irritated, swollen, and often oily, leading to […]

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