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Is Your Eye Redness from Allergies or Dry Eye?

You wake up with red, irritated eyes and wonder what’s causing the discomfort. Your eyes might be watery one day and gritty the next, making it hard to pinpoint the real problem. Eye redness from allergies typically comes with itching, clear discharge, and seasonal patterns, while dry eye redness involves a burning sensation, blurry vision, […]

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Why Is My Lash Line Itchy?

That persistent itch along your lash line can disrupt your entire day, making you want to rub and scratch despite knowing you shouldn’t. An itchy lash line often results from blepharitis, allergic reactions, poor eye hygiene, or even tiny mites that live in your lashes. Understanding the root cause can help you find the right […]

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Blepharitis vs Pink Eye: What’s The Difference?

Adult with inflamed eye due to blepharitis

While both blepharitis and pink eye cause eye irritation and redness, blepharitis affects your eyelids and tends to be chronic, whereas pink eye affects the clear membrane covering your eye and is often temporary but contagious. A comprehensive eye exam can help identify the cause of your discomfort.  Whether you’re dealing with morning eye redness […]

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What’s the Difference Between Nearsighted & Farsighted?

A young child with glasses sitting on the couch, holding a phone near their face due to nearsightedness.

If you’ve ever needed to squint to see something, it could be a sign of a refractive error. These are common vision problems affecting how your eyes refract light. If you’re living with a refractive error, you likely need contact lenses or eyeglasses to correct your vision. There are several types of refractive errors, with […]

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Dry Eyes and Lupus: How Are They Related? 

A woman with lupus holding her eyes, uncomfortable due to dry eye symptoms

If you’ve ever experienced dry, irritated eyes, you know how uncomfortable it can be. For people living with lupus, this discomfort can be a frequent and sometimes persistent problem. Lupus can lead to dry eyes by affecting the moisture-producing glands and triggering secondary conditions like Sjogren’s syndrome, which reduces tear production.  But how exactly are […]

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Dry Eyes and Lupus: How Are They Related?

A woman with lupus holding her eyes, uncomfortable due to dry eye symptoms

If you’ve ever experienced dry, irritated eyes, you know how uncomfortable it can be. For people living with lupus, this discomfort can be a frequent and sometimes persistent problem. Lupus can lead to dry eyes by affecting the moisture-producing glands and triggering secondary conditions like Sjogren’s syndrome, which reduces tear production.  But how exactly are […]

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What is Radiofrequency (RF) Treatment For Dry Eye?

Dr. Blythe McPherson, founder, owner, and optometrist at Eyes on Westlake in Westlake, TX demonstrates a radiofrequency (RF) treatment device at the practice.

Dry eyes can be more than an irritation—they can significantly impact your quality of life. If you’ve been struggling to find relief through conventional methods, a newer, innovative treatment called radiofrequency (RF) therapy may provide the solution you’re looking for.  RF treatment for dry eye is a non-invasive procedure that uses radio waves to heat […]

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