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Screen Time + Shorter Days = Double Trouble for Dry Eyes

Screen Time + Shorter Days = Double Trouble for Dry Eyes

Longer hours on screens plus shorter days? Your tear film pays the price. Learn why blink rate drops, how circadian rhythms matter and which habits and products keep your eyes comfortable.

November 04, 2025
Fall Skincare for Your Eyes: Why Your Summer Routine Doesn’t Cut It

Fall Skincare for Your Eyes: Why Your Summer Routine Doesn’t Cut It

Crisp air and indoor heat strip moisture from your eyelids. Upgrade your eye cream, simplify makeup and hydrate from the inside out to keep the eye area supple and irritation‑free.

October 30, 2025
Why Your Eyes Get Drier When the Heat Turns On

Why Your Eyes Get Drier When the Heat Turns On

When the furnace fires up, your tear film dries out. Find out why warm air, cold weather and screen time make eyes feel gritty — and how humidifiers, omega‑3s and the right drops can help.

October 27, 2025
Eye-Safe Beauty Swaps for Fall Makeup Trends

Eye-Safe Beauty Swaps for Fall Makeup Trends

This season, you don’t have to choose between fashion and eye health...

September 30, 2025
Sudden Canada Post Strike: What this means for you

Sudden Canada Post Strike: What this means for you

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has launched a national strike, resulting in an immediate shutdown of Canada Post operations. This means that mail and parcels will not be processed or delivered during the strike, and some post offices will remain closed until further notice...

September 26, 2025
Dry Eye & Red Light Therapy: What You Need to Know

Dry Eye & Red Light Therapy: What You Need to Know

Millions of people worldwide deal with dry eye disease, experiencing burning, scratchy, or watery eyes that make daily life uncomfortable. For some, traditional treatments are not enough — and that’s where red light therapy for eyes (also known as photobiomodulation) comes in...

September 23, 2025
Fall Allergies and Dry Eyes: What You Need to Know

Fall Allergies and Dry Eyes: What You Need to Know

As leaves start to change and the air turns crisp, many people welcome autumn with cozy sweaters and pumpkin spice everything. But for allergy sufferers, fall also brings ragweed pollen, mold spores, and dry indoor heat — all of which can wreak havoc on the eyes.

September 19, 2025
Back to School Screen Time: How to Protect Kids’ Eyes (And Keep Them Focused)

Back to School Screen Time: How to Protect Kids’ Eyes (And Keep Them Focused)

As the school bell rings and kids head back to classrooms and virtual desks alike, there's one fall challenge that's often overlooked: increased screen time. Here’s why screen time affects eye health, and how to support your child’s focus and comfort this school season.

September 09, 2025
Canada Post Strike 2025 Update #1 - May 26, 2025

Canada Post Strike 2025 Update #1 - May 26, 2025

As of Friday, May 23, 2025, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has initiated legal strike action in the form of a nationwide overtime ban. This affects...

May 26, 2025
Important Shipping Update: Canada Post Strike (2025)

Important Shipping Update: Canada Post Strike (2025)

As of Friday, May 23, 2025, Canada Post workers have announced a nationwide strike following yet another unresolved agreement with the postal service. As always, at EyeDropShop, your satisfaction and access to your essential eye care products remain our top priorities...

May 20, 2025
Can Keratoconus Cause Severe Dry Eye Symptoms?

Can Keratoconus Cause Severe Dry Eye Symptoms?

Uncover key details about whether keratoconus can cause severe dry eye symptoms ahead and learn more about what may be impacting your vision.
February 16, 2025
Can You Use Eye Drops With Contact Lenses?

Can You Use Eye Drops With Contact Lenses?

Get a better idea of how you can use eye drops with contact lenses here. Learn how you can avoid experiencing eye irritation on a daily basis.
February 15, 2025
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