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Denver summers offer plenty of sunshine and outdoor activity, but the same conditions that make the season enjoyable can be difficult on your eyes. Low humidity, warm winds, air conditioning, and stronger ultraviolet exposure at higher elevations can disrupt the tear film that keeps the eye’s surface comfortable. For people already prone to dry eye, these factors can lead to burning, grittiness, redness, watering, and fluctuating vision.

Dry eye is often more complicated than simply needing more moisture. Artificial tears can help reduce burning, grittiness, and fluctuating vision for a while, but they do not always address why those symptoms keep coming back. If your eyes still feel irritated even though you use drops regularly, it may be a sign that the real problem is deeper.

If you’re exploring alternatives to glasses or contact lenses, you’ve likely come across two popular vision correction options: LASIK and Corneal Refractive Therapy (CRT). While both aim to reduce dependence on corrective eyewear, they work in very different ways and are suited to different lifestyles and vision needs. Understanding these differences can help you make a more confident, informed decision.

As parents, we do everything we can to give our children the best start in life. One essential step that’s sometimes overlooked is scheduling an eye exam with an optometrist early in a child’s development.