Dry eye is a condition in which there is an insufficient amount of tears needed to lubricate and nourish the eye. This process is essential for providing clear vision and for protecting the eye’s sensitive surface tissues. Other common names for dry eye include chronic...

The Typogrophy of Tears by Rose Lyne Fisher A series of microscopic photos of dried, human tears. See Rose Lyne Fisher’s Galleryhttp://www.rose-lynnfisher.com/tears.html All Photographs by Rose-Lynn Fisher/Craig Krull Gallery. Watering Eyes Tears of Change Tears of Elation Tears of Liberation Tears of Laughter Tears of Ending...

Dry eyes syndrome is one of the reason many people visit an optometrist. Tears lubricate your eyes and guard them against infections and allergens. Therefore, without tears, perfect vision is impossible.  Signs of this syndrome may include: Inflammation and redness of the eye Burning of...

According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, if your kid has red eyes due to allergies or illness, you can find some artificial tears that are safe to use. Depending on your kid’s eye conditions, doctors sometimes recommend specific artificial tears just...

Many of the conditions women face in regards to their eyes are directly caused by variation of hormones in their body. One such period is during pregnancy, when their bodies are adjusting to the little life inside them. Pregnant patients often complain to doctors that...

You use sunscreen on your skin to avoid damage from the sun, but do you protect your eyes from injury that can come from ultraviolet (UV) rays? Sunglasses are one way to do this. Not all sunglasses are created equal and using the proper protection...