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Many people assume a vision screening is enough to monitor their eye health. However, there are significant differences between a vision screening and a comprehensive eye exam. At Atlas Eye Care & Eyewear, we believe patients should understand how each works so they can make informed decisions about protecting their sight.

If you deal with dry, irritated eyes, you know how frustrating it can be. Your eyes may burn, feel gritty, water excessively, or become uncomfortable when reading, driving, or using digital screens. Artificial tears can help, but for many people they only provide temporary relief.

For many people, dry eye can be managed with artificial tears, prescription drops, or lifestyle changes. But for some patients, dry eye becomes more severe and begins to affect the health of the eye’s surface. When the ocular surface becomes inflamed or damaged, more advanced treatments may be needed to help the eye heal properly.

If your eyes often feel irritated, watery, or tired after a long day, you may be experiencing dry eye. At Atlas Eye Care & Eyewear, we specialize in identifying and treating the root causes of dry eye so you can see and feel your best.

More and more kids today are becoming progressively more nearsighted, meaning they can see up close clearly but things far away look blurry. Myopia (nearsightedness) happens when the eyeball grows too long because of the child's environment, genetics, or both.