Living with dry eyes is no fun. The irritating grittiness is distracting in mild cases, but can seriously impact your productivity and overall quality of life in moderate to severe cases.
That’s why seeking treatment for your dry eyes is important, and not simply relying on over-the-counter products to provide fleeting relief.
If you’re ready for long-term relief from dry eyes, you’ve come to the right place. At in LOCATION1, we offer the latest, most effective treatments for dry eye syndrome to help keep your eyes healthy and happy.
A Brief Overview of Dry Eye Syndrome
It all boils down to a healthy and stable tear film.
Your tears have 3 components: mucus, water and oil. Each element serves an important function in keeping your eyes hydrated and comfortable. An imbalance in any of the 3 can result in eyes that are chronically dry.
Common symptoms of dry eye syndrome include eye redness, itchiness, grittiness, pain, burning, irritation, and sensitivity to light. Left untreated, serious cases of DES can result in corneal ulcers and even vision loss.
Risk factors for developing dry eyes include taking specific medications, having certain medical conditions, hormonal changes, exposure to the elements, extended contact lens use, undergoing LASIK surgery and excessive screen time.
How is Dry Eye Treated?
The first step toward successful dry eye treatment is identifying the underlying cause of your symptoms. Once that’s done, we can move on to treating your condition.
Treatment for dry eye can include:
- Medicated eye drops that may include steroids or antibiotics
- Anti-inflammatory eye drops to alleviate symptoms and promote healthy tear production
- Artificial tears to provide lubrication
- Cholinergic drugs to stimulate tear production
- Punctal plugs to prevent tears from draining from the eye
- Eyelid cleansers to treat blepharitis, an inflammation of the eyelids
- Thermal cautery to permanently close the ducts that drain moisture from the eyes
- Salivary gland transplantation to treat severe dry eye
- Surgery to correct any physiological problems that may be contributing to your condition. This can include eyelids that don’t fully close while blinking or a loose lower eyelid.
Dry Eye Treatment in LOCATION1
Whether you’ve been living with dry eyes chronically or only recently, we can help.
After a thorough dry eye examination at , your ophthalmologist will recommend a treatment plan tailored to your symptoms, goals and lifestyle.
We’re dedicated to providing you with the first-rate eye care you deserve. To schedule your consultation, call in LOCATION1 today!
Our practice serves patients from CITY 1, CITY 2, CITY 3, and CITY 4, and surrounding communities.
