Summer is an expected time to experience allergies, primarily due to the increase in pollen in the air. You know the classic signs, sneezing, coughing, and, of course, itchy eyes. While stinging, irritated, dry eyes may be familiar for people with a pollen allergy, they can also indicate a deeper problem. Chronic dry eye affects…

Dry eye remains a major cause of visual discomfort for many patients. This condition which affects women more than men is often the result of increasing age, environmental changes, contact lens wear and systemic medication. Patients often complain of fluctuating vision, burning, foreign body sensation, and eye discomfort. Many treatments exist for the treatment of…