Most of us have experienced dry eye symptoms. Eyes get scratchy and red, vision may become blurry, it may be tiring to read. As we age, though, occasional bouts of dry eye symptoms can become more frequent, or even chronic. Dry eye disease affects around 1 in 5 older adults, so it’s pretty common. Let’s talk about why it happens and what you can do about it. Why do eyes
All five of our senses are important to maintaining a good quality of life. But when vision is threatened, our independence and even our whole way of life may be at risk. Many of us want to do what we can to keep our eyes healthy, and a question that commonly comes up is whether it’s useful to take vitamins marketed for eye health. But when you go to your
A colleague of mine recently published a video on Facebook that took me by surprise. Dr. Steve Jensen, the owner Jensen’s Community Pharmacies in Dexter and Saline, Michigan, learned about a ‘new” nonprescription product for heartburn. But it’s not really new – it’s been around for a very long time. Read on to find out why it’s not well known here in the US, how it works, and its risks and
What medications should be tapered rather than abruptly stopped? If you’ve stopped a prescription medicine in the past, you may have wondered if it was okay to stop abruptly. It’s always a good question to ask. There are many prescription medications that should be tapered slowly to avoid uncomfortable or even life-threatening consequences. With prescription medications, your doctor or pharmacist is in a great position to guide you. Or check