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Dry Eye Solutions

When tear production is insufficient or the tear film becomes unstable, it can lead to symptoms such as burning, itching, redness, a gritty sensation, or excessive tearing. In some cases, dry eye may also cause blurry vision or sensitivity to light.

Dry Eye Solutions

Why Do We Need Dry Eye Solutions In The First Place?

When tear production is insufficient or the tear film becomes unstable, it can lead to symptoms such as burning, itching, redness, a gritty sensation, or excessive tearing. In some cases, dry eye may also cause blurry vision or sensitivity to light.

Left untreated, dry eye disease can significantly impact your quality of life and may result in long-term damage to the eye’s surface. Environmental factors, prolonged screen use, aging, certain medications, and underlying health conditions often contribute to the development of this condition.

Symptoms of cataracts are:

  • Itching, redness, or overall discomfort of the eyes
  • Blurred vision, especially while reading
  • Scratchy or gritty feeling of the eyes
  • Mucus in or around the eye
  • Pain when wearing contact lenses
  • Excessive watering of the eyes*
    * When our eyes are irritated due to dryness, they may produce more tears to compensate, leading to excessive eye watering

Treatment Options:

Our office now offers top notch dry eye relief through our MGD and Blepharitis Treatment Systems. Our MGD Treatment System directly treats this condition by applying heat and pressure to the affected Meibomian Glands. The Blepharitis treatment we provide is the first in-office eyelid procedure and can relieve dry eye in under 10 minutes. 

 

Services we Offer

Cataracts
Dry Eye Disease
Glaucoma
Light Adjustable Lenses
EVO ICL
Diabetic Eye Disease
Macular Degeneration

Causes & Risk Factors

Factors That May Contribute to Dry Eye Disease:

  • Aging
  • Screen time / digital eye strain
  • Contact lens wear
  • Medications (antihistamines, antidepressants, blood pressure meds)
  • Autoimmune conditions.
  • Environmental factors (Texas wind, AC, dry climate)

Dry Eye - Frequently Asked Questions

Dry eye disease may cause intermittent or fluctuating blurry vision, especially during reading or prolonged screen use. This can occur when the tear film does not remain stable on the eye’s surface.

Dry eye disease is often a chronic condition, though symptoms and severity can vary over time. Many people experience periods of improvement with ongoing care.

Dry eye becomes more common with age due to natural changes in tear production and eyelid function. However, it can affect adults of all ages.

In some cases, dry eye related eye strain or visual fluctuation may contribute to discomfort around the eyes or forehead. Headaches can have many possible causes.

Response time varies depending on the type and severity of dry eye. Some individuals notice improvement within weeks, while others experience more gradual changes.

Dry eye disease may reduce contact lens comfort by increasing dryness or irritation. Some individuals notice shorter wearing times or increased discomfort.

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