Kornmehl Laser Eye Associates
Laser Vision Correction, Dry Eye Treatment, Cataract Surgery,
Contact Lenses & General Eyecare
When your eyes feel gritty, irritated, or tired, it’s easy to assume dryness is to blame. But what causes that dryness—and how can you know for sure? Traditional eye exams often rely on visible symptoms and your description of discomfort. Dry eye diagnostics, like those used in advanced technology driven eye exams, offer far more accurate… Read the full article
If you’re dealing with dry, irritated eyes that seem to get worse at certain times of day, you’re not alone. Many people experience fluctuating dry eye symptoms that interfere with daily comfort and vision. Understanding why this happens is the first step to managing your symptoms more effectively. At Kornmehl Laser Eye Associates, you can receive personalized care… Read the full article
If you spend hours each day on computers, phones, or tablets, you may be noticing more eye strain, irritation, or dryness than ever before. The connection between digital screen use and dry eye disease is stronger than most people realize. At Kornmehl Laser Eye Associates, you receive care guided by advanced expertise and compassionate attention from Dr. Kornmehl…. Read the full article
Dry eyes can be more than just a minor inconvenience. They can significantly impact your daily life, causing discomfort, vision problems, and even leading to more severe eye conditions if left untreated. But how do you know when it’s time to seek professional help? At Kornmehl Laser Eye Associates, we’re committed to helping you maintain… Read the full article
Itchy, burning eyes can make working and enjoying your leisure time challenging, especially if you wear contact lenses. Allergic conjunctivitis, or eye allergies, affects up to 40% of the population. While having eye allergies won’t affect your candidacy for LASIK, it may affect the timing of your laser vision correction. Our renowned ophthalmologist offers blade-free… Read the full article
Dry eye disease can worsen in the fall when the cold, dry weather starts to settle in and impact tear film. A 2006 study into the effect of seasonal changes on dry eyes found that dry eye patients in the Boston area experienced the worst symptoms in the wintertime, with fall coming in second for dry eyes… Read the full article
Winter is hard on your body. You can feel the cold to your bones in the thick of Boston winter, and it’s no wonder that those frigid days can affect your vision and overall ocular health. Dr. Kornmehl wants you to remember to take care of your eyes during this season, from blinding mornings driving… Read the full article
The itchy, gritty feeling of dry eyes can impact your everyday life. Dry eye syndrome (or dry eye disease) can affect your productivity at work if you work on a computer or outside in windy, dusty weather. The irritation makes enjoying activities such as reading or going for a long walk challenging. LipiFlow treatments or… Read the full article
Everyone’s eyes occasionally feel dry or tired, but for individuals with dry eye disease, the symptoms occur repeatedly, day in and day out. Over time, the discomfort of dry eyes can take a toll on vision, mood and quality of life. Here, Dr. Ernest Kornmehl shares some facts that doctors want you to know about… Read the full article
Getting to the root of dry eye problems is imperative to achieving relief from the uncomfortable symptoms. However, the causes of dry eyes are wide-ranging. If you do not know for sure what is causing your dry eye, read on as Dr. Ernest Kornmehl reveals five possible culprits.