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Makeup and Dry Eyes

Do you experience stinging, burning, or scratchy eyes? For many people, managing dry eye symptoms is a daily struggle. Makeup can cause, or worsen, dry eye symptoms, but it doesn't have to. You can still maintain your routine without irritating your eyes. We're here to give you tips on how to choose and apply makeup that won't worsen your dry eye disease.

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Side-by-side comparison of a person's eye. On the left, the eye appears red, irritated, and shows symptoms of dry eye disease. On the right, the eye looks clear and healthy, demonstrating the effectiveness of Royal Oak Optometry's dry eye relief routine.

Dry Eye Routine for Daily Relief: 3 Easy Steps

Dry eye happens when your eyes don’t make enough tears or when your tears dry up too fast. It often feels like burning, itching, or constant irritation. If you’re dealing with these symptoms, it’s time to build a consistent dry eye routine for daily relief. Finding the right treatment takes time. But a simple, daily...

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The Unseen Threat: Dry Eye Disease in the Workplace

When you think of workplace eye safety, the first image that might pop into your mind is a construction worker wearing giant plastic eye shields that fit over glasses. And you’d be right; it’s important to wear protective safety glasses if working with flying objects or debris, and sunglasses if you’re outside. But did you...

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How To Manage Your Dry Eye With Diet

Dry eye disease is a common condition that can be uncomfortable and cause blurred vision. If you suffer from dry eye, the good news is that you may be able to ease the symptoms by making some small changes to your diet. Omega-3 fatty acids Foods with omega-3 fatty acids help stop dry eye. Omega-3s...

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