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Dry Eye

Dry eye is one of the most common causes of eye discomfort we see, and one of the fastest-growing topics in eye-health searches in recent years, largely due to constant screen use. Here we explain its causes, types, and the treatment options available today.

Articles

Why does it feel like there's sand in my eyes?

That gritty, foreign-body feeling is one of the most common — and most annoying — symptoms of dry eye.

Evaporative dry eye

The most common type of dry eye, caused by tears that evaporate too quickly.

Computer-related dry eye

Why screens make dry eye worse, and what you can do about it.

Dry eye treatments

An overview of treatment options, from the simplest to the most advanced.

IPL for dry eye

How intense pulsed light treats meibomian gland dysfunction.

Artificial tears

How to choose the right artificial tears among so many options available.

Does LASIK cause dry eye?

Why some dryness is normal after refractive surgery, and why it's usually temporary.