Dry eye disease is more than just an annoyance: it’s a progressive condition that becomes increasingly common with age. At Central Florida Eye Institute in Ocala, board-certified ophthalmologist Dr. Thomas Croley brings decades of clinical experience to diagnosing and treating dry eye with precision and compassion. He and his team understand how age-related changes in the eye can…
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Top Benefits of HydroEye® Softgels Vitamins for Dry Eye Disease
Statistics from the American Academy of Ophthalmology show that around 20 million people in the United States have dry eye disease, or DED. This number continues to grow annually, leaving many individuals with uncomfortably dry, itchy eyes. The use of HydroEye®, a soft gel vitamin that can work to relieve the symptoms of dry eye while supporting your…
Enjoy Summertime Without Dry Eye
Spring is here and summer is fast approaching. Sunlight exposure takes a toll on the eyes. This irritating condition is exacerbated for those who are over 50 and spend a lot of time outside exposed to the sun’s harmful rays. Dry eye sensitivity increases as we naturally age, especially for post-menopausal women. Dry Eye Symptoms…
Common Causes of Dry Eye Symptoms
Many people are troubled by the symptoms of dry eye syndrome. The symptoms may come and go for some but may recur often enough to be a nuisance. The gritty sensation, redness, excess tearing, and burning that can happen when the tear film is compromised can be so uncomfortable that normal daily activities are interrupted.…
Why so Dry?
Dry eyes are frustrating even when the gritty, burning sensation occurs only on occasion. One can only imagine, then, how chronic inflammation and excessive watering could be somewhat maddening. Tear production is a delicate process, we have come to learn. When this production is interrupted at any step, symptoms occur quickly. Here, we touch on…
What is at the Heart of Eye Irritation?
Chronic eye irritation is a complaint that eye doctors tend to hear more frequently than others. Patients express that their eyes feel scratchy or gritty; that they feel wet or are watering so much that they need to be patted dry several times a day. These sensations may coincide with redness and burning or itching,…
Dry Eye Strategies for Your Back Pocket
We can all benefit from having workable strategies tucked away for when we need them. Some people call them life hacks. We call them simple tricks for the optimal living. Here, we want to point out a few of the easy strategies that can help you manage the issue of dry eyes, whether your eye…