by Courtney Gursky | Jul 1, 2026 | Dry Eye Syndrome
Dry, gritty, watery, or persistently irritated eyes are symptoms that women report more often than men. In fact, research shows that women are about twice as likely to experience dry eye as men.¹ Biological and lifestyle factors help explain...
by Courtney Gursky | Jun 1, 2026 | Dry Eye Syndrome
Your eyes burn, feel gritty, and bother you all day, and now they’re watering uncontrollably. If that sounds familiar, you might be wondering how dry eyes and excessive tearing can possibly happen at the same time. It seems like a contradiction,...
by Hannah Cavins-Wolford | Feb 10, 2026 | Contact Lenses, Dry Eye Syndrome
It’s easy to brush off dry eye symptoms. Maybe your eyes feel a little scratchy after a long day on screens, or you wake up with a burning sensation in the eyes that fades after your morning routine. You might assume it’s allergies or the weather,...
by Courtney Gursky | Dec 1, 2025 | Dry Eye Syndrome
Do your eyes ever feel like they have sand in them after a long day at work or hours in front of a screen? That scratchy, uncomfortable sensation can be more than just annoying—it may be a sign of dry eye syndrome. At Coastal Family Eyecare, we provide expert dry eye...
by Courtney Gursky | Nov 1, 2025 | Dry Eye Syndrome
If your eyes feel sandy, burn after a long day, or constantly water even when it’s not allergy season, you may be dealing with dry eye disease. It’s a common condition, especially for those who spend hours on screens, live in sunny coastal climates like Orange...
by Courtney Gursky | Nov 1, 2024 | Dry Eye Syndrome
Do your eyes constantly feel dry, irritated, and gritty? Dry eye happens when your eyes don’t make enough tears to stay lubricated, or when your tears don’t work properly. This can make your eyes feel uncomfortable and affect your quality of life. At Coastal Family...
