Dry Eye | Orchard Park Optometry

An eye doctor uses an anatomical eye model to explain how eye diseases affect vision and ocular health.

Cataracts, Diabetic Eye Disease, Dry Eye, Eye Conditions, Eye Exam, Eye Health • February 1, 2025

5 Eye Diseases and How They Are Treated

Caring for our eyes goes beyond visiting our eye doctor for an updated vision prescription. Like other parts of our body, our eyes are susceptible to developing conditions and diseases that can negatively affect our vision and eye health. Eye diseases aren’t limited to older adults. In fact, they can arise at any age. Unfortunately,…

A man takes off his glasses and rubs his eye due to dry eyes

Dry Eye, Eye Conditions • December 3, 2024

Are Styes Associated with Having Dry Eyes?

Have you ever woken up with a painful, red bump on your eyelid? Chances are, you might have had a stye. A stye, also called a hordeolum, is an infection in an oil-producing meibomian gland in the eyelid. While dry eyes will not cause a stye by itself, the underlying source of inflammation that causes…

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Contact Lenses, Dry Eye, Eye Health • October 31, 2024

What Are the Best Daily Contacts for Dry Eye?

For many people, wearing contact lenses is a regular part of their daily routine. However, for those with dry eye, contacts can often cause discomfort and irritation. This can prove frustrating for anyone who would rather not wear glasses. Luckily, it’s possible to find contacts that are less likely to cause discomfort for those with…

A woman in an outdoor area rubbing her dry eyes with both hands.

Dry Eye • April 24, 2024

Can Allergies Cause Dry Eye?

Allergies are a widespread problem affecting many people daily. They're the body's overzealous immune response to substances it mistakenly believes are harmful. For those of us who deal with the persistent sniffles, itchy throats, and sneezing associated with allergies, there's often another irksome symptom to add to the list: dry eyes. As you approach your…

A pair of contact lenses sitting on a contact lens case.

Contact Lenses, Dry Eye • August 16, 2023

What Are the Best Contacts for Dry Eyes?

Dry eyes can be a tricky problem to deal with. Not only do they cause discomfort, but they also limit your ability to wear specific types of contact lenses. But here’s the good news—it’s not an impossible challenge! Having dry eyes does not mean you must give up on contact lenses. It just requires a…

A woman sitting on a couch with her hand on her face, trying to relieve dry eye pain

Dry Eye, Eye Conditions, Eye Health • March 29, 2023

Can Dry Eyes Cause Blurriness?

Dry eyes can be a frustrating and uncomfortable condition, affecting millions of Canadians. When your eyes aren’t producing enough tears or tears of poor quality, it can result in a scratchy, burning sensation, making it difficult to focus on everyday tasks. And sometimes, those everyday tasks only make things worse. In some cases, dry eyes…

A woman waking up in bed, with her hands over her eyes

Dry Eye, Eye Conditions • August 3, 2022

Why Do I Wake Up with Dry Eyes?

Dry eyes can make daily living difficult. Reading, working, and even driving can feel impossible. While certain home remedies help, it’s essential to know the difference between acute dry eye symptoms and chronic Dry Eye Syndrome, the latter of which can be caused by underlying health issues. We’re here to help figure it out. What…