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Ever noticed how your eyes feel a little different in the winter? You might blink more after stepping outside or rub your eyes in the evening without really thinking about it. Some days, the glare off your windshield seems sharper than usual. Other times, the heat running indoors leaves your eyes feeling dry before the day’s halfway over. 

Even if you don’t normally deal with eye irritation, winter can introduce new discomfort. The air holds less moisture, indoor heating makes it drier still, and sunlight reflecting off snow can wear on your eyes faster than expected. 

This blog takes a closer look at what causes that shift, how daily habits can make a difference, and when it’s worth checking in with your optometrist for seasonal support. 

The holidays bring plenty of sparkle. Strings of lights glow across town, recipe cards get pulled from kitchen drawers, and families gather for traditions old and new. But the extra reading, driving, and late nights of the holidays often reveal when your prescription is no longer helping you keep focus. Fresh lenses make those moments easier, helping you keep the holidays joyful instead of tiring. 

You step outside on a crisp October morning and barely make it past the porch before your eyes start to itch. Maybe they’ve been watery all week. Maybe you’ve noticed that familiar puffiness after raking leaves or walking the dog. When fall rolls in, the symptoms often follow. It’s easy to assume they’re caused by seasonal allergies