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As the temperatures drop and you reach for the thermostat, you might be cozying up to a new problem: Winter Dry Eye. For many, the use of central heating, forced-air furnaces, and space heaters in our homes and offices is a major culprit in aggravating or even causing those irritating dry eye symptoms.

Myopia nearly always worsens in children and this special glasses lens slows that down! Called Stellest lenses, they have just been FDA approved for use in the United States!

Dry eye may seem like a minor irritation, but for many people, it’s an ongoing problem that can disrupt everyday life. Whether it’s trouble focusing at work, difficulty reading, or constant discomfort, the effects of dry eye can add up quickly. Understanding the impact of dry eye and knowing how to address it can help you take back control of your daily comfort and eye health.

When most people think of eye exams, they associate them with checking vision and updating prescriptions. But a comprehensive eye exam does far more than test how well you see. It can play a critical role in identifying early signs of systemic health issues, often before symptoms appear elsewhere in the body.

If you or your child has nearsightedness (myopia), you should consider a program to slow the worsening. Myopia nearly always worsens in children, and the younger they become nearsighted, the longer it has to worsen!