by Spencer Coulton | Oct 1, 2026 | Dry Eye
Dry, burning, watery, or gritty eyes are not always caused by screen time or the weather. Hormonal changes can also affect the quality and amount of your tears, making dry eye symptoms more noticeable at different stages of life. Hormones help regulate the glands and...
by Spencer Coulton | Aug 1, 2026 | Dry Eye
Watery, red, irritated eyes can make it hard to know what is actually going on. Seasonal allergies are common around Council Bluffs and Omaha, especially when tree pollen, grass pollen, ragweed, wind, and dust are high. But similar symptoms can also come from dry eye...
by Courtney Gursky | May 1, 2026 | Digital Eye Strain, Dry Eye, Eye Health Info
You wake up feeling like you should be refreshed, but your eyes tell a different story. Maybe they feel heavy right away, or it takes longer than usual for your vision to feel clear. Some people notice soreness, light sensitivity, or a lingering tired feeling...
by Hannah Cavins-Wolford | Mar 1, 2026 | Digital Eye Strain, Dry Eye, Eye Exam, Eye Health Info
If you’ve been waking up with gritty, burning eyes, frequent headaches, or blurry vision that improves by mid-morning, your nightly rest may be part of the story. During a comprehensive eye exam, we can connect the dots between what you’re feeling day to day and what...
by Courtney Gursky | Nov 1, 2025 | Dry Eye
You wake up, rub your eyes, and instantly notice that scratchy, gritty feeling—sometimes it even feels like sand got in your eyes overnight. Morning dryness can be uncomfortable and make it hard to start your day. If this happens frequently, it may point to an...
by Courtney Gursky | Oct 1, 2024 | Dry Eye, Neurolens
Dry eyes can have many different causes, such as allergies, screen time, or even certain medications. But did you know that eye misalignment is a common yet often overlooked reason for dry eyes? When your eyes aren’t properly aligned, it can lead to digital eye...
