by Dr. Nicholas Lillie | May 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
My Eyes Itch! Your eyes are red, irritated, and they itch! You try allergy drops and they are not working. Could it be Demodex? What is going on and why is this happening?!?! Allergy Season Options Let’s be honest, red itchy eyes are a staple for some of you during...
by Dr. Nicholas Lillie | Jun 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
This is a great question. I get asked this in one form or another every spring/summer as allergy season shifts into full gear. Whether you wear contacts or not, here is a list of things you can do to help alleviate symptoms of allergies: When you are outside, pollen...
by Dr. Nicholas Lillie | Apr 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
According to my 3 and 4 year old daughters, “The cold never bothered me anyway!”, but I think we are all happy to say goodbye to snow and hello to spring! As your question implies, spring weather also means spring allergy season. Here are 3 ways you can...
by Dr. Nicholas Lillie | Mar 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
This is a common question that I get and both have their place. Let me explain: Warm Compresses: Warm compresses are the mainstay of treatment for any eyelid issues or dry eye related to the eyelids. For example: styes, swollen red eyelids, or excessive watering of...
by Dr. Nicholas Lillie | Aug 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
If you’re one of the millions who suffer from allergies, you’ll be asking the question, “why do my eyes itch?”. As spring moves in, tons of allergens start to become present in the environment. These allergens stimulate special cells called...
