Dry eyes can prevent you from enjoying the things you love! There are a variety of factors that could contribute to dry eye symptoms, but we can help get down to the root cause and develop a treatment plan to suit you.
If you’re experiencing dry eyes, please contact our team today and we can help you find the relief you crave.
Dry eye syndrome is a chronic condition that affects your ability to produce tears that keep your eyes comfortable. Insufficient or poor-quality tears can cause dry eyes, and different conditions could contribute to this problem.
Your tear film is responsible for keeping your eyes feeling comfortable. 3 different layers (mucin, water, and oil) make up your tear film, and each has a role to play to help keep your eyes comfortable:
Dry eyes can be caused by:
With dry eyes, you may experience:
Bruder masks are heat compresses placed over the top of your eyelids that help melt away blockages that could be preventing your meibomian glands from producing the oils your eyes need to feel comfortable.
Some studies have shown that omega-3 supplements can help reduce inflammation and irritation caused by dry eye syndrome and possibly help improve the function of meibomian glands.
We can prescribe or recommend a variety of eye drops to help alleviate symptoms of dry eyes. If you’re purchasing over-the-counter eye drops, please consult with our eye care team before using them.
Alongside eye drops, we can also prescribe various medications that can help manage or alleviate symptoms of dry eyes.
If you’re struggling with dry eyes, we can help you find the relief you crave with options that make sense for you! Please, book your appointment today.
You can find our office right on Main Street in Humboldt, right next to Accent Insurance Services. There is ample street parking, and our office is wheelchair accessible.
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