Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the muscles of the throat intermittently relax while an individual is asleep, blocking the airways. Those with OSA often experience daytime sleepiness and fatigue, but the side effects can also include ocular disorders like Dry Eye. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, OSA can cause or intensify the below…
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Healthy eyes need tears. They’re essential for keeping your eyes comfortable and your vision at its best. Your eyes have a normal, thin film of tears that coats your eyes, made up of three main layers – the mucus layer in the innermost part of your eye, the aqueous middle layer that keeps your eyes…
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Dry, scratchy, irritated eyes. A stinging or burning sensation. Eye fatigue and sensitivity to light. Blurry vision. Sound familiar? You may know the symptoms of dry eye well, but what causes this discomfort? If you’re over 50 and a woman, you’re more likely to be affected. And if you’re over 65, your chances of dry…
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If you wear glasses, you know exactly what it feels like to wake up in the morning and not see the alarm clock. You know the sinking feeling you get when your friends are going swimming and you start to wonder if wearing your contact lenses under water would actually do you harm – until…
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Tears play an important role in keeping your eyes healthy and in helping you see clearly. Sometimes, your glands may not produce enough tears or the tears produced may not be of good quality. What does the latter mean? Tears are a mixture of water, oil, and mucus. Each of these components plays an important…
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