Generally, insurance doesn’t cover IPL for dry eye, but that can depend on your specific plan. […]
How Long Do Eye Exams Take?
The duration of an eye exam depends on your specific needs. A comprehensive exam can be completed in under an hour […]
What Diseases Can Be Detected in an Eye Exam?
Eye exams aren’t just to see whether you need glasses—they’re also an important early-warning system for eye disease. A comprehensive eye exam can also help you spot health problems that affect other parts of the body, too. Comprehensive eye exams can detect a wide range of eye diseases, including age-related macular degeneration (ARD), cataracts, diabetic […]
What Are Neurolens Glasses and How Do They Work?
Do you experience headaches, get neck and shoulder pain, or suffer from tired or dry eyes or bouts of dizziness? Do these symptoms worsen as the day goes on, especially after long periods of using a screen? If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many people face such issues, and the cause is sometimes related […]
Can You Wear Contact With Dry Eyes?
Contact lenses offer freedom from glasses, but if you suffer from dry eyes, you may wonder if you can use them. Contacts can exacerbate dry eye symptoms, so it’s a fair question to ask. With good hygiene and awareness, you can wear contact lenses even with dry eyes. There are also specialty scleral lenses that […]
IPL Dry Eye Treatment Side Effects
If you’re contemplating Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy for your dry eyes, you may have some questions about side effects. Mild discomfort, redness, and temporary swelling are occasionally experienced side effects following IPL therapy for dry eyes. IPL is performed in an office with an optometrist or ophthalmologist. As with most medical procedures, it comes […]