If you’re dealing with persistent dry, irritated eyes, you might be wondering how long your discomfort could last. Many patients visit Littlefield Eye Associates asking this exact question after experiencing months of eye irritation that just won’t go away. Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is a long-term condition that typically requires ongoing management rather than a […]
You find yourself blinking constantly, trying to clear away a blur that just won’t go away. Your eyes might feel gritty or tired, especially after a long day of looking at screens. If this sounds familiar, you could be dealing with the frustrating symptoms of chronic dry eye disease. Many people reach for eye drops […]
Insurance providers consider IPL an elective or cosmetic procedure and won’t cover these treatments. […]
You can help prevent dry eyes while sleeping by using a humidifier, resting your eyes throughout the day, avoiding sleeping with contact lenses, and visiting your optometrist for effective dry eye treatments. The team at Littlefield Eye Associates is here to help you rest easier and see clearer. […]
Dry eye disease is an uncomfortable condition that affects over 16 million Americans. Many people think that dry eye disease is only a minor eye problem, but it’s a severe condition that can lead to vision problems if left untreated. Dry eye disease occurs when the tear glands in your eyes fail to produce enough […]
If you’re experiencing dry eyes first thing in the morning, it may be caused by nocturnal lagophthalmos, inadequate tear production, or poor tear quality. […]
If you’re like millions of Americans, you may experience the uncomfortable symptoms of dry eye disease. It’s often a chronic condition, and treatments are usually focused on symptom relief—lubricated eye drops, for example. Some cases of dry eye require more than one treatment. OptiLight by Lumenis is an intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment approved by […]
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