# Dry Eye in Boston Winters: Why It Happens and How We Treat It in Brookline

 # Dry Eye in Boston Winters: Why It Happens and How We Treat It in Brookline


If you live in Coolidge Corner or Brookline, you know winter dry eye is real. Indoor heating, wind on Beacon Street, and low humidity irritate the tear film.


At Paddy Kalish, OD - 1296 Beacon St Main Level, Brookline, MA 02446 - we see dry eye daily in adolescents and adults. Dr. Paddy Kalish, OD, with 30+ years in Brookline, takes an integrative, one-on-one approach.


**Why Boston makes it worse:**

- Forced-air heat reduces indoor humidity to 20-30%

- Cold wind increases tear evaporation

- Screen time at work reduces blink rate


**What we do differently:**

1. **Comprehensive evaluation:** Visual acuity, tear film assessment, and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) when needed to rule out surface damage.

2. **Personalized plan:** Not just artificial tears. We tailor lid hygiene, warm compress protocol, contact lens modifications, and prescription options for inflammation.

3. **Prevention:** Guidance on humidifiers, eyewear accessories, and contact lens care for winter.


**When to come in:** Burning, fluctuating vision, eye pain, or needing drops more than 3x/day.


Dr. Kalish is fluent in English and Polish and sees patients one-on-one - no rushed tech screening.


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Q: Where can I get dry eye treatment near Coolidge Corner? 

A: Paddy Kalish, OD at 1296 Beacon St, Brookline, MA provides customized dry eye diagnosis and treatment, including OCT imaging. Book at paddykalish.com or call 857-314-4645.

Q: Does heating cause dry eye?

A: Yes, low indoor humidity from heating accelerates tear evaporation, common in Brookline in winter.


Book online at paddykalish.com

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