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Can Dry Eyes Cause Headaches?

Have you ever had dry, irritated eyes accompanied by a headache? This might lead you to believe that your dry eyes are causing your headaches, but is that true? The answer is no, dry eyes don’t cause headaches, but they can be connected. Tension headaches can be caused by eye strain resulting from dry eyes.…

Eye Care, Eye Diseases & Conditions • March 4, 2025

15 Signs You Should See an Eye Doctor

When to See an Eye Doctor We all know that getting regular eye exams is important. Adults should undergo an eye exam at least once every two years, though your optometrist may recommend you come visit more often. There may be other reasons you need to see an optometrist outside of your regularly scheduled eye…

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Eye Diseases & Conditions, Eye Health • March 4, 2025

Why Does My Eye Hurt When I Blink?

A common complaint from patients during eye exams is that their eye hurts when they blink. One common thought from patients is "I rubbed my eye too hard and now it hurts when I blink." This pain can be a frustrating and uncomfortable experience for one simple reason: we need to blink. Blinking is as…

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Eye Exams • February 6, 2025

How Much Is an Eye Exam in Alberta?

Taking care of your eyes is a core part of your overall health, and one of the easiest forms of eye care is comprehensive eye exams. These exams help your optometrist monitor changes in your vision and offer valuable insights into your eye health. But there is still one important question here: how much does…

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Dry Eye, Eye Care, Eye Health • January 3, 2025

Can Dry Eyes Cause Watering?

Redness, burning, and discomfort are all symptoms associated with dry eyes. While it sounds counter-intuitive, watery eyes are also one of them. Watery eyes are better understood as a positive feedback loop within your body. When your eyes are dry, a signal is sent to your brain, leading your body to produce excess reflexive tears…

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Dry Eye, Eye Care, Eye Health • December 2, 2024

Eye Drops for Dry Eyes: Everything You Need to Know

Many people experience dry eyes, a common problem that can make daily life challenging. Whether it's staring at screens for too long, allergies, living in a dry climate, or another systemic issue, dry eyes can be frustrating and uncomfortable. Eye drops are often a first-line treatment for relief from dry eye symptoms. Your eye doctor…

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Children's Eye Health, Eye Diseases & Conditions • November 1, 2024

When Is It Too Late to Treat Lazy Eye?

Many children face vision problems. One of these challenges is amblyopia, commonly known as lazy eye, which can impact their visual development from an early age. Children will outgrow their shoes and their clothes, but they typically won’t outgrow lazy eye without proper treatment. Lazy eye is much easier to treat while children are young,…

Young woman rubbing here eyes from dry eyes, holding her glasses in one hand while working on laptop.

Dry Eye • August 14, 2024

Can Dry Eyes Cause Blindness?

Dry eyes are a common and often uncomfortable condition affecting millions of people worldwide. Characterized by insufficient tears or poor tear quality, dry eyes can lead to various symptoms, including redness, irritation, and a gritty sensation. While these symptoms are usually manageable, many people wonder if dry eyes can lead to more severe consequences, such…

A split image of an eye with pink eye before (left) and after (right) treatment.

Eye Diseases & Conditions • July 19, 2024

What Is Commonly Misdiagnosed as Pink Eye?

Pink eye—just hearing the name can bring up thoughts of a contagious and frustrating eye condition. Pink eye is a highly contagious infection that is well-recognized by visible redness and constant itching, and it’s a lot more common than most people think. However, it isn’t the only eye condition that can cause these symptoms. There…

An optometrist sits across from his patient and discusses their eye exam results

Eye Exams • June 17, 2024

How Long Does An Eye Exam Take?

Regular eye exams play a vital role in maintaining healthy vision and detecting potential issues early. But when life has you running around, you may decide to ignore the importance of your vision—until you notice eye disease symptoms. Eye exams take time, but that time is well spent. An eye exam takes around 30–60 minutes,…

Optometrist-Approved Blog

Can Dry Eyes Cause Headaches?

15 Signs You Should See an Eye Doctor

Why Does My Eye Hurt When I Blink?

How Much Is an Eye Exam in Alberta?

Can Dry Eyes Cause Watering?

Eye Drops for Dry Eyes: Everything You Need to Know

When Is It Too Late to Treat Lazy Eye?

Can Dry Eyes Cause Blindness?

What Is Commonly Misdiagnosed as Pink Eye?

How Long Does An Eye Exam Take?

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