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Dry Eye Treatment

Do you ever experience dry or watery eyes?  [practice] offers the latest in dry eye treatments and protocols.  Learn more below.

Dry eyes affect millions of people in the United States. It is estimated that as many as 4.88 million Americans over the age of 50 suffer from this uncomfortable condition.

If you need help, book an appointment at Heinsight Eyecare. We’ll help you find a treatment option that brings you the relief you’re searching for.

What are the common symptoms of dry eye?

Everyone experiences dry eye differently because there are so many potential underlying causes.

Typical symptoms include:

  • Redness or eyes that appear irritated and bloodshot
  • Consistent burning or tingling sensations in the eyes
  • Eyes that feel itchy or as if they have something in them
  • Increased sensitivity to bright lights or sunlight
  • Excessive tearing, or eyes that always appear watery

What causes dry eye?

There are many potential causes of dry eye.

In some cases, the cause is obvious, such as environmental irritants or short-term inflammation.

Some of the other causes of chronic dry eye problems include:

  • Disease of the meibomian glands
  • Blepharitis
  • Allergies
  • Defects that affect the eyelid or shape of the eye
  • Certain medications
  • Abnormal eye pressure
  • Deficiency of aqueous fluids

Because the underlying causes vary, treatment methods after diagnosis will also vary according to the patient. It is also not uncommon for there to be more than one cause for dry eye.

How is dry eye diagnosed and treated?

Through imaging of the meibomian glands, measuring osmolarity of the tear film, and screening for certain conditions, we are able to diagnose and provide treatment for the condition.

Our team is happy to find the best treatment for your specific ailment.  Our treatments include:

  • Blinking exercises or proper eyelid hygiene
  • Home treatments using warm compressions
  • Prescription eye drops to combat inflammation
  • Lid massage
  • Treating oil glands
  • Tear Care treatment:  an in-office, intense, localized treatment of the tear glands.  We warm the glands with the Tear Care instrument, then express the glands to remove the clogged tears, so they can heal.

Dry eyes are not only uncomfortable — they can also be bad for the health of your eyes. Book an appointment at Heinsight Eyecare to find relief.

Request an Appointment Or give us a call (248) 685-0128