Why Your Eyes Feel Drier When the Heat Turns On: Winter Relief From Pacific Eye Surgeons

Dry Eye, General Eye Care

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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What Is Dry Eye and Why Does It Cause Watery Eyes?

Dry Eye

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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