Allergy season is the worst time of year for people with dry eye. Symptoms of itchiness, blurry vision, and watery eyes are often exacerbated by blooming flowers, trees, and yard work, making it impossible to enjoy your everyday life. Thankfully, you can take steps to protect your eyes and reduce painful symptoms. And if these
If you have dry eye disease, you may suffer from symptoms like blurred vision, stinging or burning, a “gritty” sensation in your eyes and eye fatigue. This happens because the eyes don’t produce adequate tears. Not only does dry eye disease cause discomfort, but if you don’t seek treatments for dry eye, the condition can
Dr. Kimberly Riordan discussed the link between screen time and dry eye disease on Action News Jax. Due to increased computer, cell phone, and television use, eye issues are on the rise. Dr. Riordan provides information on the link between heightened screen time during the COVID-19 pandemic and dry eye disease. Read the full story
Have you noticed your eyes burning or watering? If you feel desperate for relief from red and itchy eyes, you may have dry eye disease. It can be difficult to find home remedies for dry eye that work. Many adults suffer from dry eyes, which is caused by a lack of lubrication from inadequate tear production
Dry eye is a common eye problem that can cause considerable discomfort. When dry eye symptoms make your eyes feel uncomfortable on a regular basis, help is available. Understanding how this condition is diagnosed and the available dry eye treatments can help you find effective relief. The Diagnosis Process for Dry Eye When visiting a
Dry eye disease can make your eyes uncomfortable and could be the leading cause of your vision problems. Knowing more about this condition, including symptoms and causes, can help you determine if you should see an eye doctor in Jacksonville FL for treatment. Keep the following information in mind to learn more about vision problems
Dry eye is a very common eye condition. The relationship between dry eyes and LASIK is an interesting one. The success of LASIK surgery depends on controlling this common eye condition. Those with mild dry eyes may be eligible for this eye surgery. It’s important to speak with your doctor about the requirements to reduce
Dr. Kimberly Riordan was featured in The Ponte Vedra Recorder to discuss the link between internet usage and dry eye. According to one poll, the average U.S. person is now spending over 13 hours per day looking at a screen. That’s an increase from 10 hours last year. This can cause dry eye symptoms like
Dr. Kimberly Riordan was featured on News4Jax to review fall eye care tips. She explains the causes of fall dry eye, considerations for eye-safe Halloween costumes, and proper contact lens care. Watch the full interview here:
If you are like many people, you may get nervous when you go to the doctor. The anxiety is certainly understandable, especially when it comes to visiting an eye doctor for glaucoma – having a vision problem is very distressing. Worrying about the visit may prevent you from getting all you can out of your
If you are like most people in the United States, you spend about nine hours in front of a computer, television, tablet or smartphone screen each day. While technology makes many aspects of everyday life easier, staring at screens all day is hard on your eyes. Many people experience eye discomfort after using digital technology
Dr. Riordan recently appeared on WJXT to discuss how Dry Eye can often be confused with Spring allergies. Many times, patients believe the issue with their eyes are just a result from allergies so they take an antihistamine. Antihistamines can actually make your eyes even drier! Scheduling an appointment with Florida Eye Specialists is a
