“My eyes were burning, raw, and sticky. It was ruining my golf game!” Connie laughed as she shared the struggle she went through with dry eye symptoms. Connie was able to find relief from chronic dry eyes with treatment from Dr. John Sheppard at Virginia Eye Consultants. The symptoms of... Read More
Why Are My Eyes Dry in Winter? Wintertime is upon us, and while we hope your days ahead are filled with frosty fun or cozy times with friends and family, the season also brings with it cold, dry air that can trigger effects from dry eyes. Dry eyes can be... Read More
Did you know that the average American spends 10 hours per day looking at a screen? Unfortunately, the brightness of a computer, smartphone or tablet screen can result in reduced blink rates of 60-80%. Less blinking can lead to dry eye symptoms. If you have found yourself suffering from dry,... Read More
Spring is a delightful time in the Virginia Beach area, full of sunshine, warmth, and local strawberries. Unfortunately, the blooms and blossoms of spring can trigger allergies that cause eye irritation, and the seasonal changes can also provoke a flare-up of dry eye symptoms. If you find yourself with itchy,... Read More
Virginia Eye Consultants is pleased to announce we are the first practice in the area to offer the innovative TrueTear™ treatment for dry eye. Having recently obtained FDA-clearance, the TrueTear™ Intranasal Tear Neurostimulator is an exciting new solution for patients suffering from chronic dry eye. The device offers a non-invasive... Read More
Do your eyes water frequently? Have you noticed blurred vision or a gritty feeling in your eyes? Believe it or not, these are all common symptoms of dry eye disease. Our team at Virginia Eye Consultants offers effective diagnosis and treatment for dry eye to help ease your discomfort and... Read More
“Virginia Eye Consultants was involved intimately in the publications and clinical trials that led to the FDA approval of this new drop.”The FDA approval of Xiidra (lifitegrast ophthalmic solution 5%) is a major milestone for eye care professionals treating patients with dry eye disease who have... Read More
Virginia Eye Consultants is proud to be a leader in clinical care, clinical research and clinical education. This past week, Drs. Koetting and Whitley represented us at the 2016 Optometry’s Meeting in Boston, Massachusetts. Both presented several lectures at the meeting and Dr. Koetting was heavily involved with the paraoptometric program and... Read More
Dry eye disease is a chronic condition that can result from a number of causes. Although its complete reversal may not be possible, the symptoms can be effectively managed. To treat your condition, our experienced eye care team will first determine the most likely cause of your unique case. According... Read More
Virginia Eye Consultants provide an overview of what may cause dry eye disease, as well as how the condition can be effectively treated. Norfolk, VA -- Around 40 million people in the U.S. suffer from dry eye disease, though less than 5% of these individuals have been diagnosed or treated.... Read More