As the temperatures drop along the Central Coast, many people start noticing an unwelcome companion: dry, irritated eyes that flare up as soon as the heater switches on. Even though winter in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo County is relatively mild, indoor heating can make dry eye symptoms feel much worse. At Pacific Eye Surgeons, our specialists see […]
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Fall is a beautiful time of year on the Central Coast. The air gets a little crisper, the leaves begin to turn, and we get to enjoy our stunning local landscapes from Lompoc to San Luis Obispo. But for many residents in Orcutt, Santa Maria, and Pismo Beach, this season also brings an unwelcome guest: […]
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Spring in San Luis Obispo County is beautiful—but for many, it’s also the season of itchy, watery, irritated eyes. With blooming flowers comes airborne pollen, making eye allergies a common concern across communities like Paso Robles, Santa Maria, and Pismo Beach. If you’re suffering from seasonal eye allergies, you’re not alone. At Pacific Eye Surgeons, […]
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Many people in San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, Santa Maria, and Pismo Beach are surprised when their eye doctor tells them they have dry eye—especially if their eyes are constantly watering. It seems counterintuitive, but watery eyes can be a symptom of dry eye disease. Dr. Robert Dirksen of Pacific Eye Surgeons explains why this […]
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About 16 million Americans have dry eye, a common problem that makes your eyes red, itchy, and irritated. Dry eye doesn’t pose a permanent threat to your vision, but it can be very uncomfortable. If you have dry eye, your eyes aren’t as lubricated as they should be. Eyes naturally produce tears to keep the […]
Read MorePacific Eye Surgeons has offices in San Luis Obispo, Lompoc, Paso Robles, Pismo Beach, Orcutt, and Santa Maria, California, as well as Optical Concepts in Santa Maria.
