Dr. Thomas Funk’s interest in eye care dates back to when he was little boy, sitting in his eye doctor’s office and soaking in its “aura of professionalism and mystery.” “I admired my childhood eye doctor and was curious about the instruments in his office,” he said. “I received my first pair of glasses in. . .Read More
Dry eyes are a common problem for many patients. Dry eyes can cause irritation, redness, excessive tearing, burning, and blurriness. If left untreated, severe dry eyes may cause damage to the cornea, which is the clear front surface of the eye. Tears Have Three Layers: An inner mucus layer keeps the whole tear fastened to. . .Read More
By Dr. Charles McCormick III Most people experience dry eyes from time to time, usually due to adverse environmental circumstances such as dust, pollution or wind. But there’s a big difference between occasionally dry eyes and a chronically dry ocular surface. This is known as ocular surface disease, or OSD, and it has emerged as. . .Read More
By Dr. Carissa M. Barina, Ophthalmologist Do you suffer from teary, watery eyes? You may actually have dry eye, a common condition that can lead to serious problems if not treated. What causes it? Well, the eye surface is normally bathed in tears that are produced continuously. Tear film insufficiency is a common cause of. . .Read More