Dry Eye Therapy

Irritated, Uncomfortable Eyes

We use our eyes all day long, but we rarely think of them—unless they’re uncomfortable, and then they’re all we think about.

Dry eye is a chronic, common, and uncomfortable condition, impacting more than 16 million Americans. Not only is it irritating, but it can really put a damper on your daily activities. Dry eye can decrease your quality of life and hinder productivity.

But, relief is available! Book a dry eye evaluation with us today. We can thoroughly evaluate the quality of glands that are creating your tears, test your tear chemistry and come up with a customized treatment plan to provide you relief. Dry eye is a chronic condition and may lead to long-term infections and eye damage down the road. Anytime your eyes are uncomfortable, it’s best to pay us a visit and rule out more worrisome conditions.

Symptoms of Dry Eye

Dry eye symptoms can include:

Stinging or burning
Gritty or scratchy feeling
Foreign body sensation
Red or watery eyes
Blurry vision
Sensitivity to light
Eye fatigue
Discharge in or around your eyes
Discomfort when wearing contacts

Book your dry eye evaluation by giving us a call today.

Get the Relief You Deserve

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Dry eye is exactly what it sounds like—it occurs when your eyes aren’t producing enough lubrication to keep them moist and comfortable.

The first—and most common—occurs when the tears are of poor quality. The second occurs when the eyes simply don’t produce enough tears.

Poor Quality Tears

Good quality tears depend on a balanced and effective tear film. The tear film is made up of 3 layers—a mucus layer to spread the tears over the surface of the eye, a water layer to hydrate the eye, and an oil layer to keep the water from evaporating too quickly. If there’s an imbalance in the tear film, dry eye can result.

The tiny glands along the top and bottom edges of the eyelids, called the meibomian glands, are responsible for producing the oil layer of your tear film. Blockages in these glands can cause a reduction in the amount of oil produced, leading to dry eye.

When we diagnose your dry eye, we’ll also look at the condition of your meibomian glands and recommend treatment options if they’re not functioning properly.

Decreased Tear Production

Reasons for decreased tear production are varied and might include:

Normal aging
Medications such as antihistamines or antidepressants
Medical conditions such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, or Sjögren’s Syndrome
Lacking vitamin A or omega-3 fatty acids in your diet
Hormonal changes

What Is Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT)

Low level light therapy (LLLT) is a noninvasive treatment that uses light to reduce inflammation and stimulate oil production in the meibomian glands. This process restores tear production and helps improve dry eye symptoms.

Some benefits of LLLT for dry eye include: