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Do Overactive Bladder Medications Cause Dry Eye...

If you're taking medication for overactive bladder and experiencing dry, gritty, or irritated eyes, the two may be connected. Common OAB drugs like oxybutynin, tolterodine, and solifenacin can reduce tear...

Do Overactive Bladder Medications Cause Dry Eye...

If you're taking medication for overactive bladder and experiencing dry, gritty, or irritated eyes, the two may be connected. Common OAB drugs like oxybutynin, tolterodine, and solifenacin can reduce tear...

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Lexapro and Dry Eye: What You Need to Know

Lexapro, a widely prescribed SSRI, is linked to dry eye symptoms in up to 30% of users—especially women and contact lens wearers. By disrupting tear production and tear film stability,...

Lexapro and Dry Eye: What You Need to Know

Lexapro, a widely prescribed SSRI, is linked to dry eye symptoms in up to 30% of users—especially women and contact lens wearers. By disrupting tear production and tear film stability,...

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What Do Punctal Plugs Do? A Complete Guide to T...

Punctal plugs are tiny, in-office devices that help relieve chronic dry eye by blocking tear drainage and keeping moisture on the eye longer. They’re ideal for people who haven’t found...

What Do Punctal Plugs Do? A Complete Guide to T...

Punctal plugs are tiny, in-office devices that help relieve chronic dry eye by blocking tear drainage and keeping moisture on the eye longer. They’re ideal for people who haven’t found...

From Brushing to Peeqing: How to Build an Eyelid Hygiene Habit That Sticks

From Brushing to Peeqing: How to Build an Eyeli...

Just like brushing your teeth, daily eyelid hygiene – or "peeqing" – is essential for long-term eye health and comfort. It helps prevent meibomian gland dysfunction, inflammation, and chronic dry...

From Brushing to Peeqing: How to Build an Eyeli...

Just like brushing your teeth, daily eyelid hygiene – or "peeqing" – is essential for long-term eye health and comfort. It helps prevent meibomian gland dysfunction, inflammation, and chronic dry...

Decongestants and Dry Eye: What Allergy and Cold Relief Means for Your Eyes

Decongestants and Dry Eye: What Allergy and Col...

Decongestants like Sudafed and DayQuil may clear your sinuses, but they can also dry out your eyes by reducing tear production and moisture flow. This often leads to symptoms like...

Decongestants and Dry Eye: What Allergy and Col...

Decongestants like Sudafed and DayQuil may clear your sinuses, but they can also dry out your eyes by reducing tear production and moisture flow. This often leads to symptoms like...

Hormones, Birth Control, and Dry Eye: What You Need to Know

Hormones, Birth Control, and Dry Eye: What You ...

Hormonal changes from birth control or menopause can disrupt tear production and trigger dry eye symptoms. Estrogen-containing contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) are particularly linked to meibomian gland dysfunction...

Hormones, Birth Control, and Dry Eye: What You ...

Hormonal changes from birth control or menopause can disrupt tear production and trigger dry eye symptoms. Estrogen-containing contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) are particularly linked to meibomian gland dysfunction...