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