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Everything we know about dry eye and eye health, in one place — condition-specific guides plus practical articles on symptoms, treatments and everyday habits.
Dry eye by condition
Autoimmune conditions
Sjögren's, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, thyroid, psoriasis — why these conditions dry the eyes out and what actually helps.
Read guide →After cataract surgery
Almost everyone gets some dry eye post-op. For some it doesn't settle — and it's very treatable.
Read guide →After LASIK, PRK or SMILE
Persistent gritty, tired eyes months after refractive surgery is a treatable problem, not something you have to live with.
Read guide →Contact lens discomfort
If lenses that used to be comfortable no longer are, the tear film is usually the reason — not the lens.
Read guide →Menopause & hormonal change
One of the biggest single drivers of dry eye, and one of the least talked about.
Read guide →Heavy screen users
Vision that blurs by mid-afternoon, tired eyes by evening — screen habits change the way you blink.
Read guide →Latest articles
14 July 2026
Why "Just Try More Drops" Doesn't Fix Chronic Dry Eye
If you've tried three, four, five different bottles of drops and your eyes still feel gritty by the afternoon, the problem is not the drop — it's the plan.
Read →14 July 2026
Dry Eye After Cataract or LASIK Surgery — What You Can Do
Almost everyone gets some dry eye after cataract or laser eye surgery. For most people it settles. For some it doesn't — and there's a lot that can be done.
Read →14 July 2026
The Link Between Autoimmune Conditions and Dry Eye Disease
If your eyes burn, sting or blur through the day and you also live with an autoimmune condition, the two are almost certainly connected. Here's what's happening and what actually helps.
Read →13 July 2026
Dry Eyes vs. Allergies: How to Tell the Difference
Both make your eyes red, itchy, and watery. Here's the honest test to know which one you're dealing with — and why it matters.
Read →11 July 2026
How to Soothe Dry, Tired Eyes: 7 Things That Actually Work
Practical relief for dry, tired eyes you can start today — plus when it's time to see a specialist in Kerry.
Read →7 July 2026
The Best OTC Eye Drops in Ireland (2026 Pharmacist-Friendly Guide)
Which over-the-counter eye drops actually help dry eyes — and which ones make it worse. A Kerry optometrist's honest guide.
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