Spot the Difference
Allergies: intense itching, sneezing, eyelid swelling
Dry Eye: burning, sandy sensation, worsens with screen time
Sometimes, you’re lucky enough to have both—hooray, city living!
Quick Home Tests
Does a cool compress give instant relief? Likely allergies
Do lubricating drops soothe burning but not itching? Could be dry eye
Dual‑Action Relief Plan
At Eyepic we create combined strategies: allergy antihistamine drops, lipid‑layer repair for dry eye, and lifestyle tweaks like showering before bed to rinse off pollen.
Book an appointment before peak pollen hits and walk through Central Park without rubbing your eyes every block.