PORTLAND, Ore (KOIN) – July is “National Dry Eye Awareness Month,” and it’s a great reminder to book your annual comprehensive eye exam. To make it easy for you, as part of our month-long “Dry Eye” series, stay tuned to Everyday Northwest this July as we talk with local experts about Dry Eye—its symptoms, how to get relief, and much more.

It’s a common condition. Do your eyes burn or sting? Are they red or irritated? Is your vision sometimes blurry, and do your eyes feel sensitive to light? Do you experience excessive tearing? Today, Nicole DeCosta speaks with Dr. David Cockrell, Chairman of the Healthcare Alliance for Patient Safety, about Dry Eye.

On behalf of our sponsors—the Oregon Optometric Physicians Association, MacuHealth, NVision, and the Healthcare Alliance for Patient Safety (HCAPS)—learn more about the causes, how to find relief, and schedule your appointment at https://oregon.aoa.org/outreach/dry-eye-campaign.

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