Why are my eyes so dry? Why does it hurt when I blink? How do I treat dry eyes? If the pain in your eyes has left you with thoughts like these, you’re not alone. Although many of us have experienced dry eye syndrome before, the symptoms can be really different from person to person, episode to episode. Sometimes the problem is nothing more than a slight irritation to blink away. But other times the eyes might experience stabbing pains and vision problems. Keep reading to learn what causes dry eye…and what you can do to cure it!...

Nanodropper, Inc., a medical device company offering a first-of-its-kind eyedrop bottle adaptor that reduces drop size, recently named its board of directors following a successful seed funding round....

Think for a moment: how much time every day do you spend watching a screen? With useful technologies like smart phones, tablets, television screens, and computer monitors becoming so integrated in everyday life, it can be hard not to inadvertently stare at pixels for several hours every day. We all know that keeping our attention buried in blue light can make our eyes tired after a while, but can too much exposure cause significant problems? Keep reading to learn the effects of screen time on our eyes!...

Nanodropper is joining forces with Unite For Sight, an international nonprofit focused on providing quality eyecare to patients living in poverty, to launch a global health initiative aimed at providing better access to vision-saving medications in Ghana....

It seems like just yesterday when we were figuring how to fulfill orders, let alone accomplish that every single day. On June 30, 2020, we shipped out the first Nanodropper adaptors, which included anyone who pre-ordered a Nanodropper in the months leading up to our (COVID-delayed) launch. ...

It’s official — summer is here! The solstice on June 20 marked the start of the sunniest season. So grab your bathing suit, beach chair, and SUNGLASSES! While we are enjoying our summers it's important to remember that our eyes can be damaged from the sun. Thankfully, there is an easy (and fashionable!) way to prevent this. Read on to learn more about why sunglasses should be a must-have for your summer kit....

Did you know prescription eyedrop bottles release drops that are 5 times too large for your eye to absorb? This means that if you have a 100 percent success rate getting eyedrops into your eye, you are still wasting 80 percent of the medication in your bottle. This is where nanodrops (which you can achieve with the Nanodropper!) come into play regarding your eye health....

“Don’t read in dim light, it’s bad for your eyes!” We know it sounds familiar, but is it true? It’s time to bust some myths related to eye health and vision. Nanodropper is here to sort fact from fiction with these five common vision myths. ...

Meet our interns! Nanodropper began as a student project at the University of Washington, so the cofounding team knows first-hand how innovative and impactful student ideas can be. The team has made it a priority to provide opportunities for students from a variety of stages in their educational journeys, and add fresh perspectives and creativity to the product and company. The Nanodropper team is thrilled to be working with some incredible students, from an MBA student to a rising high school freshman!...

The hallmark of any great piece of investigative journalism is, like any good marketing campaign, simply a call to action. For investigative reporter Marshall Allen, he’s made a career out of creating actionable news stories centered around the issue of medication waste. He’s even written a book about how to fight back against the healthcare system. His work highlighting medication waste directly inspired the creation of Nanodropper....

Calling all optometrists and ophthalmologists! Are you considering bringing the Nanodropper to your clinic? Interested in using it on your in-clinic drops or offering it to patients? We’ve answered the most common questions asked by eyecare professionals. Read on to learn more about safety, efficacy, partner clinic info, and much more! ...

Most casual basketball fans should know the name Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. For those who don’t know, Kareem is the highest scoring player in the history of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Even more points than Michael Jordan! Kareem was known as being dominant, tall, his patented “Skyhook” shots…and the goggles. His goggles had more to do with his success than you might think!...