Overview Dry eye disease is a common condition that occurs when your tears aren't able to provide adequate lubrication for your eyes. Tears can be inadequate and unstable for many reasons. For example, dry eyes may occur if you don't produce enough tears or if you produce poor-quality tears. This tear instability leads to inflammation and damage of the eye's surface. Dry eyes feel uncomfortable. If you have dry eyes, your eyes may sting or burn. You may experience dry…
Watch out for the eye cosmetics you use
Makeup consists of beauty products that are meant to accentuate or alter people’s appearances, and make them feel more confident. Eye makeup can enhance your eyes and make them sparkle, but sometimes, it can be harmful to your eye health — especially if used incorrectly. This makes one wonder — is it bad to wear eye makeup every day? Let’s look at some potential eye problems associated with eye makeup and ways you can safely avoid them. (more…)
Electronic vision enhancement for low vision
Virtual reality and augmented reality headsets have been taking the video game market by storm, allowing players to immerse themselves into new worlds and interact freely with games from their living rooms. Now that the technology is advancing, eye-care researchers and technology companies are beginning to figure out new ways to develop these devices to benefit the lives of patients with age-related macular degeneration. (more…)