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  • Home
  • Dry Eye Treatments
    • What is Dry Eye?
    • Therapies
    • Optilight (IPL)
    • Lipiflow
    • Blephex
  • Myopia Management
  • Scleral Contacts
  • Our Doctors
  • Insurance
  • Hours and Location
  • Products
    • Lens Technologies
    • Glasses Brands

Do you have overly itchy, or watery eyes?

You may have dry eye syndrome

Patients often describe a feeling of constant tears, burning, or sand around their eyelids.   These are symptoms of Dry Eye Syndrome - an ever more common issue.

 

Dry eye syndrome occurs when tear production and drainage are not in balance. People with dry eyes either do not produce enough tears or their tears are of poor quality. The result? Unpleasant symptoms, including itching, burning, redness, watery eyes, excessive tearing—and even severe eye pain. Dry eye syndrome can also increase your risk for more serious eye problems like corneal ulcers.  Without treatment or proper medication, DES can worsen over time.

Irritated Eyes
Meibomian Glands Function

What causes Dry Eyes?

While over 80% of dry eye cases are due to blocked oil glands in the eyelids — a condition called meibomian gland dysfunction or evaporative dry eye — other factors also correlate with Dry Eye Syndrome. These include:


  1. Gender – the majority of dry eye sufferers are women. This tends to be caused by hormonal changes, whether through the use of contraceptives, pregnancy or menopause.
  2. Age – there’s a higher prevalence of DES in those over 50 years of age
  3. Environment – dry wind, dry air and dry climates can evaporate the tears. Home and car heaters, air conditioners, fans and hair dryers also cause tears to evaporate.
  4. Medication – these include antidepressants, decongestants and blood pressure medications.
  5. Auto-immune disorders – Sjogren’s disease and arthritis, among others.

Dry Eyes

How do I know if I have Dry Eye Syndrome?

Do any of these symptoms seem familiar?


  • Gritty, itchy, or stinging eyes
  • Excessive tearing and discharge
  • Eyes that feel tired or dry
  • Increased light sensitivity
  • Regularly using eye drops
  • Discomfort that worsens as the day progresses


If so, you may need a try eye treatment plan.  Let's get you on the books! Give us a call during open hours or fill out our appointment request form below:

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Dry Eye Treatment

Lasting and Effective Dry Eye Treatment

Our dry eye treatment program is individualized to each patient according to the root cause.


We aim to restore or maintain the normal amount of tears in the eye to minimize dryness and discomfort. Book a consultation with one of our eye doctors, who can prescribe a customized treatment plan to keep your eyes healthy and comfortable all day, every day.

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