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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.
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:
Do any of these symptoms seem familiar?
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:
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.