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Why Your Vision is Worse at the End of the Day: Part 1

Why Your Vision is Worse at the End of the Day: Part 1

One of the most common concerns my patients have is that they have fluctuating vision that is worse at the end of the day. Thankfully, this is usually the catalyst to get them in for an exam. Surprisingly, new glasses are not the answer in the majority of these cases....

Why Do My Eyes Burn: Summer Edition

Why Do My Eyes Burn: Summer Edition

Burning eye attack! Do your eyes burn more during the summer? Imagine a beautiful summer day. You are at the beach and there is a slight breeze, the sky is blue, people are swimming and you are laying on your beach towel and then it hits…boom, out of nowhere your eyes...

Why Does it Hurt When I Blink? | Lid Wiper Epitheliopathy

Why Does it Hurt When I Blink? | Lid Wiper Epitheliopathy

Have you ever had it where blinking hurts your eyes instead of making them feel better? This situation is very similar to a windshield wiper going across a dry windshield! This condition is called lid wiper epitheliopathy. Here are 3 ways to avoid this painful issue:...

Bell’s Palsy & Your Eyes Explained

Bell’s Palsy & Your Eyes Explained

A Very Scary Experience Imagine that all of a sudden, one side of your face weakens, your eyelid starts to droop, and you cannot smile on that side of your face?!?! What is happening? Are you having a stroke? Are you going to be ok? This is definitely an emergency...