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Dry Eye Syndrome is caused by a chronic lack of sufficient lubrication and moisture on the surface of the eye and is more common among women. Those of us that suffer from it, sure know how frustrating it can be trying to live with Dry Eye Syndrome. There are 8 signs you may have Dry Eye Syndrome. Don't despair! There are also some easy ways to help your eyes.

What the heck is an IOL?

Available since the early 1980's, lens implants or as they are known in the ophthalmic world, Intraocular Lenses or "IOLs", began a major shift in the surgical treatment of cataracts. Previously, having cataracts removed meant eye drops, thick glasses and a significant amount of recovery time. In traditional cataract surgery, the eye's natural lens was removed completely. With nothing available to replace that lens, the eye had no natural focusing ability.