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Can Dry Eyes Cause Blurry Vision?

Posted on April 19, 2023 (April 19, 2023) by Dr. Charles J. Turner, OD

A young woman sitting in front of her laptop computer is massaging her eyes to relieve the blurriness of her sight due to dry eyes

Dry eyes share some symptoms with other vision issues, such as digital eye strain or certain diseases. Dry eye disease can cause redness, burning, and even blurriness. […]

Is Dry Eye an Autoimmune Disease?

Posted on February 14, 2023 by Dr. Charles J. Turner, OD

An optometrist holding a sign that says "dry eyes"

An autoimmune disease is when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its healthy cells. While the development of dry eye disease is not fully understood, there is recognition that inflammation plays a role. The question then is whether or not dry eye syndrome is an autoimmune disease or if it’s a symptom of autoimmune diseases. […]

Can Lack of Sleep Cause Dry Eyes?

Posted on January 19, 2023 (February 7, 2024) by Dr. Charles J. Turner, OD

A young woman sitting on a chair in front of a laptop, feeling sleepy while touching her left face, and her left eye and yawning. A lack of sleep could lead to problems such as dry eye because the eyes do not get adequate time to rest and restore themselves

A lack of sleep could lead to problems such as dry eye because the eyes do not get adequate time to rest and restore themselves. This lack of rejuvenation can lead to a lack of tear production or poor-quality tears. […]

What Types of Vitamins & Minerals Help with Dry Eyes?

Posted on December 16, 2022 (February 7, 2024) by Dr. Charles J. Turner, OD

A woman taking her daily dose of vitamins. Vitamin A is important for the production of tears to keep your eyes lubricated

We know you’re busy! So when your body isn’t keeping up with you by making sure your eyes are moisturized and happy, dry eye irritation can be frustrating to deal with. Dry eyes happen when your tears aren’t providing enough lubrication for your eyes. This can be due to a variety of factors such as […]

Can You Wear Contacts with Dry Eye Syndrome?

Posted on December 16, 2022 (February 7, 2024) by Dr. Charles J. Turner, OD

A digital drawing of a woman trying to insert a contact lens in her eye

There are several options of contact lenses available for those who also have dry eye syndrome. […]

What are the Types of Dry Eye?

Posted on December 16, 2022 (February 7, 2024) by Dr. Charles J. Turner, OD

An eye drawn into some sand to describe the feeling of dry and gritty eyes

There are three types of dry eye disease that can affect your vision. […]

What is Ocular Rosacea?

Posted on July 27, 2022 (February 7, 2024) by Dr. Charles J. Turner, OD

A woman's red eye compared to a healthy, clear eye

While there is no cure for ocular rosacea, there are ways to manage the symptoms. […]

Does Dry Eye Cause Floaters?

Posted on July 5, 2022 (February 7, 2024) by Dr. Charles J. Turner, OD

Dry eyes and floaters both affect the eyes and are common eye ailments. Millions of people experience both of these conditions, but they are not linked. Dry eyes and floaters have different causes and yet can be present together. Symptoms of dry eyes and floaters can be uncomfortable, irritating, and aggravated by medical conditions. Speak […]