dry eye syndrome

DROPS FOR RED EYES

How do drops for red eyes work? Short answer: Drops for red eyes (aka “redness relief” or “get the red out” drops) contain an ingredient that causes the superficial blood vessels of the eye to constrict, or narrow. Long answer: Brace yourself- it’s about to get real nerdy up in here. Our blood vessel walls are made up …

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EYE MAKEUP SAFETY TIPS

As an optometrist, I get up close and personal with a lot of eyes. I see a fair amount of complications related to not-so-great eye makeup habits, so I wanted to share my top 10 eye makeup safety tips (from an eye health standpoint).  Avoid applying eyeliner on the waterline, as demonstrated on the left …

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essential eye nutrients

Food and lifestyle choices can influence your eye health and may help to reduce the risk of some age-related eye diseases.  Check out this quick summary of the nutrients essential for good eye health.*Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist or a dietician. Zinc (red meat, poultry, oysters, beans, fortified cereal) The Food and Nutrition Board recommends: …

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