As the days get shorter and the air becomes crisp, many of us look forward to the coziness of fall and winter. For those with dry eyes, enjoying the cooler temperatures can be challenging, as the colder seasons often lead to symptom flare-ups due to environmental factors like indoor heating, low humidity, and harsh winds. […]
Caroline Eye Doctors Bring Intense-Pulsed Light (IPL) Therapy To Battle Dry Eye
In the battle against dry eye, Carolina Eye Doctors just secured the ultimate weapon- IPL. IPL stands for Intense-Pulsed Light. IPL has traditionally been used by dermatologists for vascular skin lesions that occur in conditions such as rosacea. Interestingly dermatologists, while treating rosacea patients, discovered an improvement in their patient’s dry eye symptoms. And we eye doctors […]
A Dry Eye Discussion with Dr. Garcia
If your eyes have been feeling a little more gritty, sandy or dry than usual, you’re not the only one. As we get cozy inside and turn on our heaters, the humidity and moisture our eyes love starts to drop. Irritation then starts to kick in making dry eyes a symptom we hear on a […]