{"id":5475,"date":"2020-06-01T09:37:40","date_gmt":"2020-06-01T09:37:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wordpress\/?page_id=5475"},"modified":"2022-05-24T15:23:14","modified_gmt":"2022-05-24T15:23:14","slug":"dry-eye","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Dry Eye"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/\">Home<\/a>\u00a0&gt;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/\">Primary Eye Care<\/a>\u00a0&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/eye-conditions\/\">Guide to Eye Conditions<\/a> &gt; Guide to Dry Eye<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\tGuide to Dry Eye\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<ul>\n<li>Over 50% of adults suffer with dry eyes<\/li>\n<li>Digital devices and computer screens can cause dry eyes<\/li>\n<li>Do your eyes ever feel scratchy or irritated?<\/li>\n<li>Do your eyes feel watery or appear red?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/dryeyerescue.com\/?rfsn=6403824.5e72e3e&#038;utm_source=refersion&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_campaign=6403824.5e72e3e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Optometrists-org-DER-Banners-02-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Optometrists-org-DER-Banners-02\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"768\" width=\"1024\" title=\"Optometrists-org-DER-Banners-02\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<div class=\"childpage-summary\"><ul>\n\t\t\t    \t<li>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-content\">\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"article-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/dry-eyes-may-be-more-harmful-than-you-think\/\">Dry Eyes May Be More Harmful Than You Think<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-summary\"><p>Dry eye syndrome (DES), also known as keratoconjunctivitis sicca, is a condition that causes the eyes to be chronically dry. This can occur either when<\/p>\n...<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/dry-eyes-may-be-more-harmful-than-you-think\/\" class=\"button\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/dry-eyes-may-be-more-harmful-than-you-think\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/dry-eye-graphic-metaphor-1280x853-1024x682-1-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/dry-eye-graphic-metaphor-1280x853-1024x682-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/dry-eye-graphic-metaphor-1280x853-1024x682-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/dry-eye-graphic-metaphor-1280x853-1024x682-1-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/dry-eye-graphic-metaphor-1280x853-1024x682-1.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t    \t<\/li>\n\n\t\t\t    \n\t\t\t    \t<li>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-content\">\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"article-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/ocular-surface-disease-or-dry-eyes\/\">Ocular Surface Disease or Dry Eyes?<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-summary\">Scientific studies show that as many as 78% of all adults have some form of ocular surface disease (OSD). What is OSD? Ocular surface disease...<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/ocular-surface-disease-or-dry-eyes\/\" class=\"button\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/ocular-surface-disease-or-dry-eyes\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"193\" src=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/dry2-300x193.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/dry2-300x193.png 300w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/dry2.png 562w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t    \t<\/li>\n\n\t\t\t    \n\t\t\t    \t<li>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-content\">\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"article-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/does-tear-osmolarity-indicate-dry-eyes\/\">Does Tear Osmolarity Indicate Dry Eyes?<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-summary\">Tear osmolarity simply indicates the \u2018saltiness\u2019 of your tears, but could this be the solution for your dry eyes? We all know that salt water...<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/does-tear-osmolarity-indicate-dry-eyes\/\" class=\"button\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/does-tear-osmolarity-indicate-dry-eyes\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Smiling-African-American-Woman-Beach_640-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Smiling-African-American-Woman-Beach_640-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Smiling-African-American-Woman-Beach_640-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Smiling-African-American-Woman-Beach_640-427x427.jpg 427w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Smiling-African-American-Woman-Beach_640.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t    \t<\/li>\n\n\t\t\t    \n\t\t\t    \t<li>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-content\">\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"article-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/what-to-expect-at-a-dry-eye-exam\/\">What to Expect at a Dry Eye Exam<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-summary\">Dry eyes affect up to 50% of all adults. With a comprehensive exam, you can find out what is causing your dry eyes and the...<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/what-to-expect-at-a-dry-eye-exam\/\" class=\"button\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/what-to-expect-at-a-dry-eye-exam\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Observe-woman-eye-exam-3-1280x853-1-1024x682-1-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Observe-woman-eye-exam-3-1280x853-1-1024x682-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Observe-woman-eye-exam-3-1280x853-1-1024x682-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Observe-woman-eye-exam-3-1280x853-1-1024x682-1-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Observe-woman-eye-exam-3-1280x853-1-1024x682-1.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t    \t<\/li>\n\n\t\t\t    \n\t\t\t    \t<li>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-content\">\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"article-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/10-in-office-treatments-for-dry-eyes\/\">10 In-Office Treatments for Dry Eyes<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-summary\">Chronic and severe dry eyes can be debilitating. Fortunately, in-office dry eye treatments can get to the root of your symptoms, for longer lasting results....<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/10-in-office-treatments-for-dry-eyes\/\" class=\"button\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/10-in-office-treatments-for-dry-eyes\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"164\" src=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Dry-Eye-Girl-640x350-1-300x164.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Dry-Eye-Girl-640x350-1-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Dry-Eye-Girl-640x350-1.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t    \t<\/li>\n\n\t\t\t    \n\t\t\t    \t<li>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-content\">\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"article-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/dry-eyes-top-6-faqs-on-effective-in-office-treatments\/\">Dry Eyes: Top 6 FAQs on Effective In-Office Treatments<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-summary\">As many as 50% of adults suffer from dry eyes. Could in-office treatments be the solution? Dry eye symptoms may be handled at home by...<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/dry-eyes-top-6-faqs-on-effective-in-office-treatments\/\" class=\"button\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/dry-eyes-top-6-faqs-on-effective-in-office-treatments\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"188\" src=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doctor-showing-glasses.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t    \t<\/li>\n\n\t\t\t    \n\t\t\t    \t<li>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-content\">\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"article-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/gritty-eyes-and-what-to-do\/\">Gritty Eyes and What to Do?\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-summary\">Almost 60% of adults complain of dry or gritty eyes. Gritty eyes are often a symptom of dry eye syndrome (DES), a common and treatable...<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/gritty-eyes-and-what-to-do\/\" class=\"button\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/gritty-eyes-and-what-to-do\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"259\" src=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/desert-dry-300x259.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/desert-dry-300x259.png 300w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/desert-dry-495x427.png 495w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/desert-dry.png 565w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t    \t<\/li>\n\n\t\t\t    \n\t\t\t    \t<li>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-content\">\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"article-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/the-link-between-dry-eyes-and-accutane\/\">The Link Between Dry Eyes and Accutane\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-summary\">Over two million people have taken Accutane to treat severe acne.\u00a0 When severe acne is unresponsive to topical treatments, an oral medication called Accutane, is...<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/the-link-between-dry-eyes-and-accutane\/\" class=\"button\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/the-link-between-dry-eyes-and-accutane\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/beauty-dark-skin-eyes_1280x853-1024x682-1-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/beauty-dark-skin-eyes_1280x853-1024x682-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/beauty-dark-skin-eyes_1280x853-1024x682-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/beauty-dark-skin-eyes_1280x853-1024x682-1-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/beauty-dark-skin-eyes_1280x853-1024x682-1.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t    \t<\/li>\n\n\t\t\t    \n\t\t\t    \t<li>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-content\">\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"article-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/5-signs-of-dry-eyes-and-the-best-treatments\/\">5 Signs of Dry Eyes and the Best Treatments<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-summary\">Dry eyes can be uncomfortable and impact your daily performance and your ability to wear contact lenses. Dry eye syndrome is a chronic condition that...<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/5-signs-of-dry-eyes-and-the-best-treatments\/\" class=\"button\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/5-signs-of-dry-eyes-and-the-best-treatments\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"118\" src=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/slides-1-300x118.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/slides-1-300x118.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/slides-1-640x251.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/slides-1.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t    \t<\/li>\n\n\t\t\t    \n\t\t\t    \t<li>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-content\">\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"article-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/holistic-dry-eye-treatments-8-faqs\/\">Holistic Dry Eye Treatments: 8 FAQs<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-summary\">Over 50 million Americans experience chronic dry eye symptoms, but relief is closer than many realize. The shift in medicine today toward an overall more...<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/holistic-dry-eye-treatments-8-faqs\/\" class=\"button\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/holistic-dry-eye-treatments-8-faqs\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"113\" src=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/eye-peeking-from-fern_1280x480-1024x385-1-300x113.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/eye-peeking-from-fern_1280x480-1024x385-1-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/eye-peeking-from-fern_1280x480-1024x385-1-768x289.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/eye-peeking-from-fern_1280x480-1024x385-1-640x241.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/eye-peeking-from-fern_1280x480-1024x385-1.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t    \t<\/li>\n\n\t\t\t    \n\t\t\t    \t<li>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-content\">\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"article-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/can-eye-doctors-treat-ocular-surface-disease-5-faqs\/\">Can Eye Doctors Treat Ocular Surface Disease? 5 FAQs<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-summary\">If you suffer with sore eyes, published studies suggest that up to 78% of adults have a form of Ocular Surface Disease. What is ocular...<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/can-eye-doctors-treat-ocular-surface-disease-5-faqs\/\" class=\"button\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/can-eye-doctors-treat-ocular-surface-disease-5-faqs\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"120\" src=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Hero-Images-Doctor-4-1024x410-1-300x120.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Hero-Images-Doctor-4-1024x410-1-300x120.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Hero-Images-Doctor-4-1024x410-1-768x308.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Hero-Images-Doctor-4-1024x410-1-640x256.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Hero-Images-Doctor-4-1024x410-1.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t    \t<\/li>\n\n\t\t\t    \n\t\t\t    \t<li>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-content\">\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"article-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/treating-dry-eye-with-radio-frequency-top-7-faqs\/\">Treating Dry Eye With Radio Frequency? Top 7 FAQs<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-summary\">Could radiofrequency waves successfully treat dry eyes? Radiofrequency (RF) has recently become the latest treatment for dry eye syndrome. Here you will find the most...<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/treating-dry-eye-with-radio-frequency-top-7-faqs\/\" class=\"button\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/treating-dry-eye-with-radio-frequency-top-7-faqs\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/female_thinking_black_and_white-1024x682-1-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/female_thinking_black_and_white-1024x682-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/female_thinking_black_and_white-1024x682-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/female_thinking_black_and_white-1024x682-1-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/female_thinking_black_and_white-1024x682-1.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t    \t<\/li>\n\n\t\t\t    \n\t\t\t    \t<li>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-content\">\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"article-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/8-top-natural-ways-to-stop-dry-eyes\/\">8 Top Natural Ways to Stop Dry Eyes<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-summary\">Did you know that over almost 50% of adults experience dry eye symptoms? There are many natural ways to reduce the impact dry eyes have...<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/8-top-natural-ways-to-stop-dry-eyes\/\" class=\"button\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/8-top-natural-ways-to-stop-dry-eyes\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"164\" src=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/happy-woman-wearing-sunglasses-in-autumn-640x350-1-300x164.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/happy-woman-wearing-sunglasses-in-autumn-640x350-1-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/happy-woman-wearing-sunglasses-in-autumn-640x350-1.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t    \t<\/li>\n\n\t\t\t    \n\t\t\t    \t<li>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-content\">\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"article-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/dry-eyes-8-ways-your-eye-doctor-can-help\/\">Dry Eyes: 8 Ways Your Eye Doctor Can Help<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-summary\">With 1 in 2 adults experiencing dry eye, your eye doctor now has many ways to help. Dry eyes can have a significant impact on...<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/dry-eyes-8-ways-your-eye-doctor-can-help\/\" class=\"button\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/dry-eyes-8-ways-your-eye-doctor-can-help\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Smiling-Optometrist-low-vision-eye-exam-extended-license-12-29-2020-scaled-e1610279350261-1024x683-1-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/what-is-dry-eye-syndrome\/\">What Is Dry Eye Syndrome?<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-summary\">Over 58% of the population suffer from dry eyes.\u00a0 Dry eyes is a common condition that results from insufficient tear quantity, or inadequate tear quality.\u00a0...<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/what-is-dry-eye-syndrome\/\" class=\"button\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/what-is-dry-eye-syndrome\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"113\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/when-do-optometrists-use-intense-pulsed-light-ipl\/\">When Do Optometrists Use Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)?<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-summary\">IPL or Intense Pulsed Light therapy is a popular treatment used by optometrists to address various eye conditions, especially those that are related to dry...<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/when-do-optometrists-use-intense-pulsed-light-ipl\/\" class=\"button\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/when-do-optometrists-use-intense-pulsed-light-ipl\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/dry-eye-test\/\">Dry Eye Quiz<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-summary\">Are your dry eyes impacting your life? Dry eyes are common, affecting over 58 percent of the population.\u00a0 Dry eye syndrome, also referred to as...<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/dry-eye-test\/\" class=\"button\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/dry-eye-test\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/female_thinking_black_and_white-1024x682-1-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/female_thinking_black_and_white-1024x682-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/female_thinking_black_and_white-1024x682-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/female_thinking_black_and_white-1024x682-1-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/female_thinking_black_and_white-1024x682-1.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t    \t<\/li>\n\n\t\t\t    \n\t\t\t    \t<li>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-content\">\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"article-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/tips-for-allergic-eyes\/\">Tips for Allergic Eyes<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-summary\">Did you know that up to 25 percent of people suffer from eye allergies? Eye allergies can develop at any time during the year, and...<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/tips-for-allergic-eyes\/\" class=\"button\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/tips-for-allergic-eyes\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"109\" src=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/allergy-960x350-slideshow-lrg-300x109.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/allergy-960x350-slideshow-lrg-300x109.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/allergy-960x350-slideshow-lrg-768x280.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/allergy-960x350-slideshow-lrg-640x233.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/allergy-960x350-slideshow-lrg.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t    \t<\/li>\n\n\t\t\t    \n\t\t\t    \t<li>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-content\">\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"article-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/guide-to-eye-drops\/\">Guide to Eye Drops<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-summary\">What are eye drops used for? Eye drops are commonly administered or prescribed by eye doctors for a number of different reasons. The most common...<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/guide-to-eye-drops\/\" class=\"button\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/guide-to-eye-drops\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"113\" src=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/eye-drops-blues-aqua-1280x480-1024x384-1-300x113.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/eye-drops-blues-aqua-1280x480-1024x384-1-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/eye-drops-blues-aqua-1280x480-1024x384-1-768x288.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/eye-drops-blues-aqua-1280x480-1024x384-1-640x240.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/eye-drops-blues-aqua-1280x480-1024x384-1.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t    \t<\/li>\n\n\t\t\t    \n\t\t\t    \t<li>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-content\">\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"article-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/natural-remedies-for-dry-eyes\/\">Natural Remedies for Dry Eyes<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-summary\">Wondering what you can do to relieve dry eyes&#8230; naturally? 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