Yes, the discomfort and strain from dry eyes can contribute to headaches, especially tension headaches. […]
Can Dry Eyes Cause Headaches?
How Long Does Meibomian Gland Dysfunction Last?
The duration of MGD often depends on several factors, but for many, it is a long-term condition that requires ongoing management rather than a one-time cure. […]
Can Screen Time Cause Dry Eyes?
If you spend hours each day looking at computers, phones, or tablets, you’ve probably noticed your eyes feeling tired and uncomfortable. The constant focus on digital screens can leave your eyes feeling scratchy, burning, or unusually watery. At Willoughby Doctors of Optometry, we help Langley residents understand how modern technology affects their vision and provide […]
What Causes Dry Eyes While Sleeping?
Do you have dry, tired, or gritty eyes when you wake up? If this sounds familiar, you may be experiencing dry eye at night. Nighttime dry eye can ruin a good night’s sleep and leave you feeling tired even after a full 8 hours. Fortunately, understanding what’s causing your symptoms is one of the first […]
Why Are My Eyes Red When I Wake Up?
Waking up with red eyes can be frustrating, especially when you’re ready to tackle your day but your mirror tells a different story. Red, irritated eyes in the morning are surprisingly common and can disrupt your vision and comfort. But what’s causing this condition? There are several possible reasons why your eyes might be red […]
Can Dry Eyes Cause Floaters?
Floaters and dry eyes can be distracting, bothersome, and, at times, worrying. They’re also both very common, so there’s a good chance you could have them at the same time. However, dry eyes don’t cause floaters. While both conditions may affect your day-to-day life, and while they can happen simultaneously, they ultimately have different causes […]
Best Contacts for Dry Eyes
For those who experience dry eyes, finding the right contact lenses can be transformative. Not all contact lenses are created equally, and some are specifically designed to offer relief for those struggling with dryness and discomfort. The best types of contact lenses for dry eyes depends on the type of eye dryness you have.In this […]
3 Supplements That Can Help With Dry Eyes
Dry eyes can be more than just a minor annoyance. For some, they may be an occasional inconvenience, but for others, they can be a chronic issue that affects quality of life. Symptoms like irritation, redness, burning, or even blurry vision are all-too-common challenges for people coping with dry eyes. While eye drops and lifestyle […]
How Eye Masks Can Help With Dry Eyes
At Willoughby Doctors of Optometry, we understand just how significantly dry eye disease impacts people’s comfort and vision. Factors like prolonged screen time, certain medical conditions, or environmental elements can lead to dryness, itching, and irritation. While treatments for dry eye vary, one simple option that is increasingly gaining attention is the use of eye […]
Can Dry Eyes Cause Blindness?
When your eyes don’t produce enough tears or your tears evaporate too quickly, the eye’s delicate tissues can become dry and irritated. This feeling might be caused by dry eye, an eye condition affecting as many as 30% of Canadians. Most of the time, dry eye will cause symptoms such as burning, redness, and stinging […]
