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Add “dry” before anything and it’s just a bad situation. Dry cake. Dry bread. Dry conversation. And dry eyes! This is a condition that leaves you feeling irritated and itchy. What exactly makes an eye dry, though? How do you know if your eyes are dry or just temporarily irritated? And if you do have dry eyes, how can you treat them? Keep reading as we explore dry eye in more detail.

You wake up, go to the mirror to take a gander at your beautiful self, and BOOM! What’s THAT? A colored spot on the white of your eye takes you by surprise, and then down a WebMD rabbit hole. Fear not; we’re here to tackle the truths of discoloration.

Ultraviolet light: The rays are notoriously harmful to our skin, but how much do you know about the effects on our eyes? UV light can damage your eyes in a number of ways; it’s crucial we educate ourselves on the impacts of these harmful rays.

Americans are statistically more afraid of vision loss than most other health ailments, such as heart disease, cancer, and stroke; yet, only 20% of Americans are able to identify the three main causes of vision loss in America: diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, and glaucoma. The good news is, it is never too late to educate yourself on proper eye care, warning signs of eye diseases, and treatment options for ocular conditions. Here, we will explore some critical eye care questions most Americans were not able to accurately answer.

It’s no secret that we all dread taking eyedrops: the mounting anxiety over that little bottle is enough to drive some people straight into eye territory dryer than Death Valley. Our ophthalmologists say taking eyedrops is crucial for one’s eye health if they have a condition that will benefit from them. This doesn’t mean you’re doomed to discomfort; rather, you just need a little help from your friends at EYE-Q with our insider tips and tricks for making eyedrops easy.