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Burning, gritty eyes are uncomfortable any time of year, but summer heat often makes dry eye symptoms harder to ignore. Warm temperatures, bright sunlight, air conditioning, wind, pool chemicals, and outdoor allergens all affect the tear film that keeps the eyes smooth and comfortable.

Some vision changes should never be put off. At Harlan Eye Care, Dr. Christopher Harlan and his team provide same-day eye care for patients in Collierville and nearby communities, including Germantown and East Memphis.

If you’re constantly reaching for artificial tears, waking up with burning or gritty eyes, or struggling with blurred vision that comes and goes throughout the day, you may be dealing with more than occasional dryness. At Harlan Eye Care, we help patients throughout Collierville, Germantown, East Memphis, and surrounding areas find real, lasting relief by identifying the root cause of their dry eye and creating a personalized treatment plan.