Dry Eyes Tips

Consider using lubricating eye drops such as Refresh, Systane, Soothe, or Blink.

Avoid any eye drops with a redness reliever like Visine, Similasan, or Naphcon.

Eye Drop Tips

Always use prescription eye drops exactly as your eye doctor says.

These can be eye drops that treat infection, lower pressure from glaucoma, or reduce swelling and redness.

How Diabetes Affects your Eye Care

People with diabetes or high blood pressure need special eye care, even if their blood sugar and blood pressure are good. Go to the eye doctor every 1 to 2 years. This helps find problems early, before they can cause serious vision changes.

EyeCare America's Vision Benefits for Older adults

EyeCare America® offers certain medical eye care exams and eye health information with no out-of-pocket costs through a nationwide network of ophthalmologists (eye doctors)

How to Clean Crusty Eyelids (Blepharitis)

Mix a small drop of baby shampoo with warm water.

Use a clean cloth or cotton swab. Gently wipe your eyelids and eyelashes.

Do this once a day to help keep your eyes clean

Turned-Out Eyelid (Ectropion)

An ectropion is an outwardly turned, loose, or sagging eyelid.

The lower lids are more commonly affected, but ectropion may occur in an upper lid as well. For more information about this condition, click here: