Lehigh Valley Center For Sight

Dry eyes Dry eyes are an irritant that can make you much less comfortable. Your eyes may just be having a bad day, something in your surroundings may be causing the problem, or you may have chronic issues with your eyes. What you should do about them depends on the cause of the problem. Symptoms can include, A stinging, burning or scratchy sensation Stringy mucus in or around your eyes Light sensitivity Red eyes Feeling like there’s something in your eyes Difficulty wearing contact lenses or driving in low or no light Watery eyes Blurred vision Eye fatigue Dry eyes are caused by a lack of adequate tears. They are a mixture of water, fatty oils, and mucus. Tears make the surface of your eyes smooth and clear. They also help prevent eye infections. Dry eyes may be due to the fact there may be fewer tears produced, they may evaporate quickly or there’s an imbalance in their makeup. Tear production may drop due to, Aging Medical conditions, includi...

Myths are typically a thing of fantasy, a nd   you wouldn’t expect them to have a place in ey e health. Unfortunately, t here are several “myths” that many people believe that are simply not true. Here   are a few  of those  beliefs held by  people who experience occasional dry eye that we are happy to dispel. Myth 1: It Happens to Everyone. While experiencing some form of occasional dry eye is common, it does  not  happen to everyone and each person’s level of discomfort varies. Occasional dry eye typically occurs when your eyes don’t produce enough tears ,  or the tears your eyes do produce , are not enough to keep your eyes lubricated and comfortable. For those who   experience  dryness and irritation daily,  they’ll need to seek  professional help as it can be a long-term eye health issue. Myth 2: It Only Happens to Old People. As we age, our bodies change. One of the parts most affected by aging is our eyes . Our vision decreases and, yes, our eyes can start to feel drier,...

Having well lubricated eyes can help you see and keep your eyes comfortable and healthy. You don’t appreciate the natural tears that keep your eyes comfortable until, for some reason, you lack them or don’t have enough. Eye drops are something you should always have on hand in case you suffer eye irritation. Eye drops normally use saline as the main ingredient. They can keep your eyes wet and comfortable and may contain pharmaceuticals to help you treat an eye condition or recover from an injury. They are used for many reasons. Conjunctivitis (pinkeye): This is an infection or irritation of the conjunctiva, the clear membrane lining your eyelid which covers your eye. If it’s a bacterial or viral infection you may be prescribed antibiotic drops. If allergies, smoke or chemicals are the cause you may get anti-inflammatory eye drops. Contact lens re-wetting : It’s common for those wearing contact lenses to have eyes that feel dry or gritty. Drops can help. Choose one designed for use...

The other day I just could not work on the computer. My eyes were hurting and I simply could not focus on anything. I had this problem for the last few weeks but just ignored it thinking I was working too hard, but today it was just unbearable. My eyes were red, they were painful and I had blurry vision. The doctor took one look and said I had dry eyes and I needed treatment ASAP. I panicked but then he said that there was no cause of panic and that proper treatment would help me get rid of the problem. So I asked what are dry eyes? It's a condition where the eye is not able to produce enough tears or the tears produced evaporate quickly and cannot lubricate the eyes. For clear vision, the front surface of the eye needs to remain healthy and tears help maintain them. Dry eye is a common problem in adults which can become chronic if not attended to. Symptoms of dry eyes: Symptoms include An itchy or scratchy feeling similar to when something is in your eye There is a bu...