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Dry eye is a medical condition. Red. Gritty. Burning - those are symptoms. Optometrists can diagnose, treat and prescribe. We don’t just prescribe glasses – we speak eyeball.

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Your Eyes Are Saying: 
"I Forgot How to Blink."

Translation: Reduced blinking and dry air can trigger dry eye disease. Your optometrist can diagnose the cause and recommend medical treatment.

Your Eyes Are Saying: 
"It's a Desert in Here."

Translation: Environmental dryness can worsen dry eye symptoms. If they persist, your optometrist can treat the condition, not just the discomfort.

Your Eyes Are Saying: 
“The Outdoors Took It Personally.”

Translation: Cold air, wind and UV can irritate already dry eyes. If symptoms continue, your optometrist can treat the underlying cause.

Your Eyes Are Saying: "The Drops Aren't Cutting It Anymore."

Translation: Over-the-counter drops may mask symptoms. Optometrists diagnose dry eye disease and can prescribe targeted treatment.
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