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Conjunctivitis is an eye infection that causes inflammation of the conjunctiva. The most common causes of pink eye are allergens, bacteria, and viruses. Other causes include contact lens wear, fungi, indoor and outdoor air pollution, chemicals, foreign objects in the eye, parasites, and amoeba. 

Dry eyes and ocular allergies are some of the most common eye problems that cannot be solved using prescriptive eyewear. The two conditions usually confuse people because they have very similar symptoms. Both cause itchiness in the eyes, a stinging sensation, and soreness. 

According to studies, three out of four people require vision correction to some degree. This statistic is shocking to most people, but it makes sense. Consider that many babies already have poor vision at birth. Add to that the time people spend staring at digital screens today, loss of focus flexibility, and the effects of age. It is clear why approximately 75% of people need prescription lenses. 

Summer is the best season for many people due to its hot weather and beautiful skies. For many, it is about vacations, beaches, holiday trips, and long and short drives. Unfortunately for others, it is a constant reminder of dry eyes that feel itchy, gritty, burning, and uncomfortable. Below are five ways to help you prevent dry eye in the summer so you can enjoy the season.

Eye exams are tests that assess your vision. They also check your ability to focus and discern objects. Comprehensive eye exams take it a notch higher and check your eye health. Our team at Houston Dry Eye Clinic makes sure to get the full picture with the various technologies we utilize during your comprehensive eye exam.

Dry eye is a condition where tears fail to produce enough oil, water, or mucin to keep eyes moist. Individuals with the condition experience symptoms such as eye dryness and redness, stinging, burning, and blurry vision. Contact lenses sit on the eye surface, not allowing the eye to breathe as it should.

Our eyes rely on a thin layer of tear film to protect them from bacteria and other harmful substances, keep them comfortable, and enable us to see clearly. Unfortunately, some people don’t have enough tear film, or the quality of their tear film is compromised to the degree that is it no longer effective. This is known as dry eye.

Everyone should undergo regular comprehensive eye exams as they form a crucial part of preventative eyecare. They aren’t only used to check the quality of your vision or whether you need a new prescription, but also to assess the health of your eyes. This allows for early detection of any problems or diseases which could have long term consequences for your vision.

If you are interested in getting contact lenses, you will need to undergo a contact lens exam in addition to your typical comprehensive eye exam. Even if you've already had a fitting for glasses, you will still need an individual contact lens exam, as the prescriptions are not the same.

Intense pulsed light only treated skin conditions such as acne in the past. Now it works as a treatment for dry eyes. It filters light to use certain light wavelengths that are optimal for healing. The patient's eyes remain closed and protected during treatment. The IPL light flashes like a photo camera on the skin surrounding your eyelids. The light penetrates the meibomian glands that surround your eyes.