If you suspect you have blocked meibomian glands, the first step is to consult with an eye care professional. Blocked meibomian glands, often caused by meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), can lead to dry, irritated eyes.
Fortunately, many treatments, such as specialized therapies and lifestyle changes, are available to help restore the proper function of your glands and alleviate your discomfort.
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Blepharitis is a common eye condition in which the eyelids become inflamed, causing discomfort and irritation. It can have a variety of causes, including infections, blocked meibomian glands, and sensitivity to eye makeup. If you’ve been diagnosed with blepharitis or know someone who has, you might be wondering whether it’s contagious and what steps you […]
Many people wake up with eyes that feel dry, gritty, or irritated. As dry eyes linger through the day, they can interfere with tasks and vision health. Enter IPL treatment, a promising solution for persistent dry eyes. Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatment for dry eye is a non-invasive procedure that uses bursts of light to […]
Dry eye syndrome doesn’t take a break when you close your eyes for the night—it’s a persistent condition that affects people around the clock, regardless of the time of day. If you’ve ever found yourself waking up in the middle of the night or the morning with dry, irritated eyes, you’re certainly not alone in […]
Dry eyes may not appear to be a serious eye condition but it can negatively impact your quality of life, and if left untreated can lead to further eye complications. Fortunately, dry eyes can be managed and treated with several options, from advanced therapies to home remedies. Radiofrequency treatment is an advanced therapy for dry […]
Did you know you can do blinking exercises to help prevent dry eyes? Yes, even your eyelids need exercising! Your eyelid glands are crucial to keeping your eyes well-lubricated with the proper tear film. Keeping them fit and healthy means working them regularly and properly to avoid them drying out. Why Are Blinking Exercises Important? […]
We are proud to offer telemedicine services for our patients at Watson Dry Eye Center in Raleigh, NC. Convenient, affordable, and secure, it allows patients to connect with us more easily and safely. While Telemedicine may not be appropriate for all services, we recommend it as an alternative to in-office exams when seeking non-emergent eye care. Pros […]
Is your teenager suffering from dry eyes? You are probably spending significantly more time with your teenagers right now, so you may notice a few things: Are they glassy-eyed? Well, of course they are. They’re bored. See them rubbing their eyes? Sure. It’s Spring. They have allergies. Are their eyes red? Yep, they’ve been video gaming 4 […]
Watson Dry Eye Center is located in Raleigh, right on the corner of Forest Pines Drive and Common Oaks Drive. There’s lots of parking available right in the lot right in front of our practice.
Our teenagers are spending more time every day on their screens. Dry eye symptoms can be exacerbated by excessive screen time which is becoming increasingly common among teenagers and young adults.
Your teen doesn’t have to struggle with dry eye symptoms. At Watson Dry Eye Center, we have an incredible team that specializes in dry eye treatment and management.
Their education and social life are the center of their world and dependent on clear, comfortable vision. Allow them to focus on it with dry eye treatment.
Get ahead of dry eye by booking an appointment with our team.
If you suspect you have blocked meibomian glands, the first step is to consult with an eye care professional. Blocked meibomian glands, often caused by meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), can lead to dry, irritated eyes.
Fortunately, many treatments, such as specialized therapies and lifestyle changes, are available to help restore the proper function of your glands and alleviate your discomfort.
[…]
Blepharitis is a common eye condition in which the eyelids become inflamed, causing discomfort and irritation. It can have a variety of causes, including infections, blocked meibomian glands, and sensitivity to eye makeup. If you’ve been diagnosed with blepharitis or know someone who has, you might be wondering whether it’s contagious and what steps you […]
Many people wake up with eyes that feel dry, gritty, or irritated. As dry eyes linger through the day, they can interfere with tasks and vision health. Enter IPL treatment, a promising solution for persistent dry eyes. Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatment for dry eye is a non-invasive procedure that uses bursts of light to […]
If you suspect you have blocked meibomian glands, the first step is to consult with an eye care professional. Blocked meibomian glands, often caused by meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), can lead to dry, irritated eyes.
Fortunately, many treatments, such as specialized therapies and lifestyle changes, are available to help restore the proper function of your glands and alleviate your discomfort.
[…]
Blepharitis is a common eye condition in which the eyelids become inflamed, causing discomfort and irritation. It can have a variety of causes, including infections, blocked meibomian glands, and sensitivity to eye makeup. If you’ve been diagnosed with blepharitis or know someone who has, you might be wondering whether it’s contagious and what steps you […]
Many people wake up with eyes that feel dry, gritty, or irritated. As dry eyes linger through the day, they can interfere with tasks and vision health. Enter IPL treatment, a promising solution for persistent dry eyes. Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatment for dry eye is a non-invasive procedure that uses bursts of light to […]
