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While some of these are situational, dry eye can also be a chronic condition. “While some individuals may experience dry eyes sporadically, others may suffer from chronic dryness that significantly impacts their quality of life,” shares Connecticut-based optometrist Dr. Inna Lazar.

Of all the possible face shapes, the round is one of the most common, marked by soft curves and full cheeks. “A round face shape is distinguished by its almost equal width and length,” says Dr. Inna Lazar, O.D., a doctor of optometry with Greenwich Eye Care. 

“Eye drops are used by individuals experiencing eye-related discomfort, those with specific eye conditions like glaucoma or conjunctivitis, allergy sufferers, contact lens wearers and people who work in environments that may cause dry eyes, such as prolonged computer usage or exposure to air conditioning,” Inna Lazar, OD, Connecticut-based optometrist who specializes in ocular surface diseases, dry eye management and the provision of custom-tailored specialty contact lenses, told the New York Post.

In that case, Inna Lazar, OD, an optometrist in Connecticut, advises that you make sure to check your ingredient labels closely. 'Look out for chemicals that can disrupt hormones, act as formaldehyde donors, or have neurotoxic effects,' she says. 

Are eyelash growth serums safe?

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If you're one of the 45 million Americans who wear contact lenses, you might have experienced the anxiety that happens when you can't tell whether a contact is still in your eye.

Don’t tell my esthetician, but I’ll try pretty much anything for my skin. I’m easily intrigued by the products my favorite content creators and trusted beauty editors swear by. So I’ll slather new, shiny serums and exfoliants all over my skin, just because of a viral trend.

With the cosmetic use of prostaglandin, which is found at a lower concentration in an eyelash serum as compared to glaucoma eye drops, noticeable lash growth is definitely a byproduct, but it’s not always glamorous.

Dr. Inna Lazar is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated grand opening of her innovative Pro Eye Care at 36 Old Kings Hwy S, #110 on Tuesday, May 16th from 5:30-7:30 pm. The festivities will include exclusive offers, exciting giveaways, a trunk show featuring the latest in luxury eyewear, light hors d'oeuvres, and cocktails.

Inna Lazar, optometrist and founder of Pro Eye Care in Greenwich and Darien, CT, explains that though prostaglandins-based serums can stimulate the hair growth phase of lashes, promoting fuller and longer lashes, the reward may not be worth the risk. “Side effects of lash serums include allergic reactions, eye irritation, and pigment changes,' she says. 'Key ingredients causing these effects can be bimatoprost and isopropyl cloprostenate, which are prostaglandin analogs.

Are Lash Serums Safe?

As optometrist Inna Lazar, O.D., says, prescription lash serums rely on common active ingredients such as prostaglandins, like bimatoprost and isopropyl cloprostenate.