What is Demodex? Demodex mites are a common companion that can exist unnoticed on your skin. They snack on sloughing skin cells and snooze in surrounding hair follicles, which is why your eyelids are a popular hangout spot. They don’t cause any issues, unless their population rapidly multiplies. If their numbers start to rise, you…
Is Your Dry Eye Getting Better?
You’re doing the homework and added dry-eye care to your new routine…but how do you know it’s working? Here’s a few things you might notice: Your eyes appear less red, including the areas around your eyelids. Wearing contact lenses and/or makeup isn’t an increasing discomfort throughout your day. You find that your eyes stay comfortable…
6 Tips to Drive Away Dry Eye Symptoms
Dry eye disease (or DED) brings on a variety of symptoms that can interrupt your day and even cause preventable damage to the surface of your eye. These symptoms can include: watery eyes, blurred vision, red eyes/eyelids, and even blinks that burn or feel sandy/gritty. Of course, every case of DED is different and you…
Blog of a Lifelong 20/20 Patient
Lifelong 20/20 Patient Background I’m Tyler Williams, a lifelong patient at 20/20 Eye Care. I’m a recent graduate from Randolph High School and I’m on my way to Emory University in the fall. I am on track to major in business and I have a strong passion for the science world, especially in the biology…
Optometry Student Blogger Introduction
Hello! And thanks for stopping by 20/20 Eye Care’s blog! My name is Abigail Smith – one of the contributors – and I wanted to start off by introducing myself. I am currently a third year optometry student at the University of Missouri – St. Louis College of Optometry. I am a proud Alabama native…
