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Can Glaucoma cause Dry Eyes?

Glaucoma and dry eye disease are conditions that have correlation but no causation.  Glaucoma does not cause dry eye but these conditions often appear together...  The medications used to treat glaucoma are commonly implemented as a toxic cause mild-to-moderate even severe dry eyes.

If you are currently using standard glaucoma medications then there is a very good chance that you also have dry eye issues.     What can you do?

September 22, 2023 — Jason Morris
Dangerous Fake Medication.  Are my Eye Drops & Eye Vitamins Authentic?

Dangerous Fake Medication. Are my Eye Drops & Eye Vitamins Authentic?

Fake or counterfeit eye-related products such as eye drops and vitamins are a relatively new phenomenon.  This is dangerous not only because the content is now unknown but patients that are not receiving a proper supplement will have increased risk of vision loss.  Imitation product creeps into the market though three channels...   Read more

September 03, 2023 — Jason Morris
A great multi-eye-vitamin for free?!

A great multi-eye-vitamin for free?!

A common patient question for Dr. Morris is "What can I take for my eyes?... My mom/dad has eye problems."

What is his answer?

July 31, 2023 — Jason Morris
#1 Reason Why Dry Eye Treatments Fail

#1 Reason Why Dry Eye Treatments Fail

I have been seeing patients for eye care for 25 years.  Over that time there has been much more formal definition and diagnostics for dry eye... there have been many new innovative products to treat dry eye...

So what is the #1 reason why many dry eye treatments fail?  

June 07, 2023 — Jason Morris
Gritchy Eyes?

Gritchy Eyes?

A recent patient of mine came up with this perfect description for the way her eyelids felt... Gritchy.

What did she mean and what causes this?

 

January 15, 2023 — Jason Morris
I wonder if this eye drop is still ok?

I wonder if this eye drop is still ok?

Scenario: you dig an eye drop bottle from deep in your travel bag.   Expiration date on the worn label is next month .. is this drop still ok to put in your eye?

Maybe... Maybe not...

October 02, 2022 — Jason Morris
Do you blink to clear?

Do you blink to clear?

I suggest that clinically I see many patients mis-attribute transient screen blur to their glasses.  This is most likely dry eye and counseling on drop use is usually met with some skepticism!

What are my recommendations?

March 07, 2022 — Jason Morris
Confusing Omega 3's. Ignore capsule size!

Confusing Omega 3's. Ignore capsule size!

How much Omega 3 should I take for dry eye?

Simple question but the answer is a bit complex.  Omega 3 supplements vary widely in their potency.

Find out how much DHA + EPA that you need for Dry Eye treatment...

December 15, 2021 — Jason Morris
Tags: DryEye
Reasons for Digital Eye Strain:  Blue Light?

Reasons for Digital Eye Strain: Blue Light?

There are definite camps and opinions on the blue light question.  It is less universally accepted than all of the other reasons for digital eye strain.   What's Dr. Morris' opinion?
December 14, 2021 — Jason Morris
Dry Eyes with CPAP use?

Dry Eyes with CPAP use?

If you use a CPAP machine then you likely have experienced 'CPAP dry eye'.  The common symptomology is patients with scratchy, irritated eyes on waking if mask fit is not perfect or a nighttime shift occurs.

CPAP dry eye is not a real 'diagnosis'... but certainly is a common clinical observation.   Find out more...

December 14, 2021 — Jason Morris
Tags: DryEye
Eye Lid Swiss Army Knife Award

Eye Lid Swiss Army Knife Award

As a 26 year primary care optometry veteran, my vote for the Swiss Army knife of eye lid care is the Bruder mask.

Find out why...

December 14, 2021 — Jason Morris