Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 74-year-old woman who was diagnosed with open angle glaucoma several years ago. My ophthalmologist has directed me to use Simbrinza three times a day in my right eye and Lumigan ...

Eye drops, while useful for delivering medication, expire a month after opening due to contamination risks. Different types exist, some with side effects if misused, necessitating medical supervision.

Monsoon may bring respite from the summer heat, but the high humidity and lack of sunlight create ideal breeding grounds for bacteria, leading to a rise in infections, even affecting eyes as well.