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Why Dry Eye and Allergies Often Get Mixed Up
Red, itchy, watery eyes—classic allergy symptoms, right? Not always. Many patients come to Washington Eye Doctors in Washington, DC, Chase, MD, & Arlington VA convinced they have seasonal allergies, only to discover they’re suffering from dry eye disease, or even...
Why Does It Feel Like There’s Something in My Eye — When There’s Nothing There?
That scratchy feeling—like there's an eyelash or grain of sand stuck in your eye—is more than just annoying. For many people, this sensation is a key sign of dry eye disease, even when there's nothing actually there. What's Causing That Sensation? When your eyes...
The Two Types of Dry Eye — and Why You Might Have Both
Aqueous-Deficient Dry Eye This type occurs when your lacrimal glands don’t produce enough of the watery layer of your tears. Without enough moisture, the eye’s surface becomes dry, irritated, inflamed and prone to damage. Evaporative Dry Eye Even if your tear...
Why Are My Eyes Dry If They Won’t Stop Watering?
It sounds strange, but one of the most common signs of dry eye disease is actually watery eyes. At Washington Eye Doctors, we often hear patients in Washington, DC, Chase, MD, & Arlington VA say, "My eyes won’t stop tearing—how could they be dry?" It seems...
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