Practical, source-backed articles from Dr. Gunnar Hansson, MD, a physician with a broad background in ophthalmology and dry eye training at Moorfields in London. New articles several times a week.
Every twenty minutes, look far away for twenty seconds. It sounds almost too simple to matter. Here is what those seconds really do for your eyes, and what they honestly cannot fix.
August 26, 2026 · 5 min readIf your eyes feel sandy at the office but settle down at home, the building is usually the reason. Here is what the office does to your eyes, and the desk habits that soften it.
August 25, 2026 · 5 min readIf the first blinks of the day feel like sandpaper, the night usually holds the explanation. Here is what happens while you sleep, and a morning routine that helps.
August 22, 2026 · 4 min readYou blink thousands of times a day without noticing. That quiet habit is the main reason your eyes usually feel fine, and screens are quietly changing it.
August 20, 2026 · 3 min readAir conditioning cools by drying. Your skin barely notices, but the surface of your eyes often does. Here is how to enjoy the cool without the grit.
August 17, 2026 · 4 min readIf your eyes feel fine at breakfast but gritty by 4 pm, your day is probably shaping how they feel. Here is what changes, and what helps.
August 4, 2026 · 4 min read
