Dry Eye Treatment

Dry Eye

Dry Eye can have a major impact on your quality of life. You may find your eyes get tired faster or you have difficulty reading. Not to mention the discomfort of a burning sensation or blurry vision. Let’s take a look at dry eye treatments – from simple self-care to innovative prescriptions and therapies – to help you see clearly and comfortably.

What is Dry Eye?

Understanding dry eye will help you determine the best treatment option. Dry eye occurs when a person doesn't have enough quality tears to lubricate and nourish the eye. Tears reduce eye infections, wash away foreign matter, and keep the eye’s surface smooth and clear. People with dry eyes either do not produce enough tears or their tears are of poor quality. It’s a common and often chronic problem, especially in older adults.

Dry Eye Procedures We Offer in Office

  • OptiLight Intense-Pulsed Therapy (IPL) – This utilizes pulses of light to liquefy and release hardened oils that have clogged glands in the eyelids.

  • OptiLift – Powered by Lumenis' proprietary non-invasive technology, OptiLift tones and stimulates the muscles under the eye (periorbital muscles) to address lower eyelid function and provide a tighter look.

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  • Low Level Light Treatment (LLLT) – This is a non-invasive therapy that provides relief for dry eye. LLLT uses specific wavelengths of light to stimulate cellular activity and reduce inflammation in the eyes. This can help to improve the function of the meibomian glands and reduce the symptoms associated with dry eye

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  • Amniotic Membranes - They are derived from the innermost layer of the placenta and are carefully processed for medical use; in this case, dry eye therapy. Amniotic membranes are used to support the regeneration of the corneal surface.

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  • TearCare - This innovative technology utilizes wearable eyelid warming devices to precisely deliver heat to the meibomian glands, effectively unclogging them and promoting healthier oil production.

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  • NuLids - This is designed to exfoliate and stimulate your eyelids, ensuring they stay clean and functional for your everyday activities. In just a few minutes, this innovative treatment removes biofilm and scurf while opening blocked Meibomian Glands, which are essential for producing the oils that keep your eyes moisturized and comfortable.

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  • Zest - This is like a deep shampoo for the eyes to clean and debride the eyelids and eye lashes, for killing demodex mites and bacteria, removing dirt, debris and relieving inflammation of the eyelids.

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You don’t have to suffer from the symptoms of dry eye. Talk to your optometrist about dry eye treatment options designed to address the underlying cause of your condition.

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Before we delve into more serious dry eye treatment options, here are a few simple self-care options that can manage minor cases of dry eye.

  • Blink regularly when reading or staring at a computer screen for a long time.

  • Make sure there’s adequate humidity in the air at work and at home.

  • Wear sunglasses outside to reduce sun and wind exposure. Wrap-around glasses are best.

  • Take supplements with essential fatty acids, as these may decrease dry eye symptoms.

  • Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water each day to avoid dehydration.

  • Find out if any of your prescriptions have dry eye as a side effect, and if so, see if you can take an alternative.

Artificial Tears

For mild cases of dry eyes, the best option is over-the-counter eye drops. Here are a few tips for selecting the right one:

  • Low viscosity – These artificial tears are watery. They often provide quick relief with little or no blurring of your vision, but their effect can be brief, and sometimes you must use these drops frequently to get adequate relief.

  • High viscosity – These are more gel-like and provide longer-lasting lubrication. However, these drops can cause significant blurring of your vision for several minutes. For this reason, high-viscosity artificial tears are recommended at bedtime.

Prescription Dry Eye Treatments

There are several prescriptions that treat dry eye differently. Your eye doctor can advise the best option for your situation.

  • Contact Lenses – There are specialty contact lenses that deliver moisture to the surface of the eye. They’re called scleral lenses or bandage lenses.

  • Antibiotics– If your eyelids are inflamed, this can prevent oil glands from secreting oil into your tears. Your doctor may recommend antibiotics to reduce inflammation.

  • Tear-stimulating drugs – Available as pills, gel, or eye drops, cholinergic (pilocarpine, cevimeline), these help to increase tear production.

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