Posted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Allergies, Dry Eyes, Eye Care, Pepose Info on July 18, 2019
Why it feels so good…and why you probably shouldn’t do it. So many things that seem so right in the moment have consequences later, and the simple act of eye rubbing turns out to be one of them. Whether it’s from a long day, a long night before the long day, or just the usual […]
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Dry Eyes on May 18, 2019
Dos and Don’ts When You Scratch Your Eye People are usually very good at keeping things out of their eyes. Eyelashes help protect the eyes, our reflexes can snap our eyelids closed to block objects and our tears will wash out most dust or dirt that does get by. But accidents can still happen. Housework and sports are common eye injury causes. But even cooking or […]
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Allergies, Dry Eyes, Pepose Info on May 10, 2019
It’s that time of year again when springtime brings great weather but also allergens that effect your eyes. Pepose Vision can help with the latest advances in dry eye treatments. We are a TearLab Accredited Dry Eye Center and also are proud to be one of the few vision centers in the country to have […]
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Allergies, Dry Eyes on May 8, 2018
Pepose Vision offers advanced testing and treatments for dry eyes and eye allergies. Contact us to learn more. Wearing contact lenses is a risk factor for dry eye problems. Dry eyes, in turn, can make contacts much less comfortable. It’s a situation that causes a lot of frustration for many contact lens wearers. In fact, […]
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Allergies, Dry Eyes on April 11, 2018
Eye allergies — red, itchy, watery eyes that are bothered by the same irritants that cause sneezing and a runny nose among seasonal allergy sufferers — are very common in the midwest. The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology estimates that 50 million people in the United States have seasonal allergies, and its prevalence […]
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Dry Eyes on December 15, 2017
The feeling of dry eyes is often caused by a problem in the eye’s tears. The tear problems can be caused by the environment, drugs or health conditions. Low humidity, wind (sleeping with a fan or sleep apnea mask), allergens and smoke are environmental factors that can cause problems with your tears. Low humidity indoors […]
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Allergies, Dry Eyes on April 15, 2016
The simple answer is no. Typical allergies such as hay fever, etc., are systemic and affect both eyes. It is possible that a small amount of allergen can get in one eye and cause a temporary problem, but this is highly unlikely. A red, swollen, tearing eye can be caused by tear duct obstruction, foreign […]
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Dry Eyes on March 16, 2016
We are proud to have been recognized as a Dry Eye Center of Excellence by Bio-Tissue, the leader in regenerative biologic therapies and ocular hygiene solutions for eye care professionals. Pepose Vision is the only practice in the area to receive this award. If you suffer from dry eyes, this is big news for you. […]
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Dry Eyes on May 22, 2015
Red, watery eyes are the hallmark of both allergies and dry eye. For a long time, scientists thought of these conditions as separate, but it turns out they may have something in common: the seasons. Dry eye can significantly impact a person’s quality of life by inducing burning, irritation and blurred vision. This common condition […]
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Dry Eyes on April 20, 2015
At Pepose Vision, we offer some of the most advanced testing and treatment for dry eyes. We are a TearLab Accredited Dry Eye Center which means you will be cared for by certified specialists in tear testing. We have the most advanced technology to diagnose and manage this irritating condition. Indications of dry eye include but […]
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