Dry Eye
Our articles about Dry Eye, its cause, symptoms, and treatments. Written by the medical experts at Assil Gaur Eye Institute Los Angeles, CA

Are Eye Drops Dangerous? Eye Drop Infections and Allergies
With the recent news about infected eye drops, are eye drops safe to use? What are the risks of using eye drops and artificial tears?

Why Does Your CPAP Machine Give You Dry Eyes?
If you’re using a CPAP machine, it may be giving you dry eyes. Fortunately, CPAP dry eyes are treatable and preventable!

How Increased Pandemic Screen Time is Making Dry Eye Worse
Have your eyes been extra dry and itchy recently? With Work From Home we’re all in front of our screens more often, which leads to increase dry eye.

Do Your Makeup Habits Worsen Your Dry Eyes?
Wearing makeup (even hypoallergenic makeup) can make dry eye symptoms worse. Learn more about how to decrease the potentially harmful effects of makeup.

Introducing Oculocin Propo – A New Eye Drop for Dry Eye
Dry eye affects an estimated 4 to 5 million people over the age of 50 in the United States. Symptoms commonly include a sandy, gritty sensation in the eye often accompanied by redness and watery eyes (reflexive tearing from chronic irritation). The biggest cause of dry eye is the natural aging process but some systemic […]

Protect Yourself From Computer Eye Strain at the Office
Can too much computer time hurt your eyes? As we head back to the office, remember to protect your eyes from excessive screen time.

Winter Dry Eye Care Tips
Have you noticed your dry eyes are worse in the winter? Dry winter air leads to dry winter eyes. Learn how to prevent it from LA’s top ophthalmologists.

Why your face mask is causing dry, irritated eyes
With increased mask wearing come increased reports of dry eyes. What is the science behind this trend, who is at risk, and is there a solution?

Simple Nutritional Supplement May Grant Dry Eye Relief
Cataract surgery may trigger dry eye syndrome. New research shows that an over the counter nutritional supplement can vastly reduce or illiminate symptoms.