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Expert guidance on dry eye, NeuroVisual Medicine, designer eyewear, and protecting your vision — from Dr. Cynthia Payne, OD

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What to Expect at a Comprehensive Eye Exam (And Why It Matters)
Eye Exams

What to Expect at a Comprehensive Eye Exam (And Why It Matters)

A comprehensive eye exam is far more than a prescription check. Here is what actually happens during a thorough exam and why it is one of the most important health appointments you can make.

7 min readDr. Cynthia Payne, OD
#eye exam#comprehensive eye exam#vision care
How to Choose Designer Eyeglass Frames That Actually Suit You
Eyewear

How to Choose Designer Eyeglass Frames That Actually Suit You

Face shape is just the starting point. A trained optician considers your coloring, lifestyle, and prescription to find frames you will love wearing every day.

6 min readDr. Cynthia Payne, OD
#designer eyewear#eyeglass frames#frame fitting
BVD: The Vision Problem Hiding Behind Your Headaches and Anxiety
NeuroVisual Medicine

BVD: The Vision Problem Hiding Behind Your Headaches and Anxiety

Binocular Vision Dysfunction is routinely misdiagnosed as migraines, anxiety, ADHD, or concussion. Here is how to recognize it — and what actually helps.

6 min readDr. Cynthia Payne, OD
#BVD#binocular vision dysfunction#headaches
Dry Eye Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & When to See a Specialist
Dry Eye

Dry Eye Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & When to See a Specialist

Burning, gritty, watery eyes that never feel right? You may have dry eye syndrome. Learn the signs, causes, and advanced treatments available in Las Vegas.

5 min readDr. Cynthia Payne, OD
#dry eye#dry eye treatment#eye health
Why Your Eyes Feel Worse in the Morning: Nighttime Dry Eye Explained
Dry Eye

Why Your Eyes Feel Worse in the Morning: Nighttime Dry Eye Explained

Waking up with painful, crusty, or blurry eyes is not normal. Nighttime dry eye and nocturnal lagophthalmos are common but underdiagnosed conditions. Here is what causes them and how to treat them.

4 min readDr. Cynthia Payne, OD
#dry eye#nocturnal lagophthalmos#morning dry eye
Dry Eye and Menopause: Why Hormonal Changes Affect Your Tear Film
Dry Eye

Dry Eye and Menopause: Why Hormonal Changes Affect Your Tear Film

Many women first develop chronic dry eye during perimenopause or menopause. The connection between estrogen, androgen, and tear film health is well-established — and treatable. Here is what you need to know.

4 min readDr. Cynthia Payne, OD
#dry eye#menopause#hormones
Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Dry Eye: What the Research Actually Says
Dry Eye

Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Dry Eye: What the Research Actually Says

Omega-3 supplements are widely recommended for dry eye — but do they actually work? We break down the science, the best forms to take, and how nutrition fits into a comprehensive dry eye treatment plan.

5 min readDr. Cynthia Payne, OD
#omega-3#dry eye nutrition#dry eye supplements
OptiPlus RF: Radiofrequency Therapy for Dry Eye and Meibomian Gland Restoration
Dry Eye

OptiPlus RF: Radiofrequency Therapy for Dry Eye and Meibomian Gland Restoration

OptiPlus Radiofrequency therapy uses controlled heat energy to restore meibomian gland function and relieve chronic dry eye. Learn how RF works, what to expect, and why it pairs so well with IPL.

4 min readDr. Cynthia Payne, OD
#OptiPlus RF#radiofrequency#dry eye treatment
IPL Therapy for Dry Eye: What to Expect at Our Las Vegas Dry Eye Spa
Dry Eye

IPL Therapy for Dry Eye: What to Expect at Our Las Vegas Dry Eye Spa

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy is one of the most effective treatments for evaporative dry eye caused by meibomian gland dysfunction. Here is what the treatment involves and who it helps most.

4 min readDr. Cynthia Payne, OD
#IPL#dry eye treatment#meibomian gland dysfunction