Don’t Let Your Eyes Stay Dry

Dry eyes can be a frequent source of distraction for millions of Americans, but you don’t have to deal with them alone. The team at i-Care Optometry can diagnose your dry eyes and help you find a strategy to achieve relief.

Look forward to a life beyond eye discomfort. Contact us now to schedule your next visit.

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What Makes Eyes Dry?

Some dryness in your eye area is normal, but it shouldn’t be severe or ongoing. Chronic dry eye syndrome can occur when your tears can no longer provide adequate lubrication for your eyes due to poor quality tears or a lack of tear production.

Dry Eye Risk Factors

Your risk for dry eyes increases if you:

Are older than 50
Have specific vascular diseases, hepatitis C, or a vitamin A deficiency
Are experiencing hormone changes due to pregnancy, menopause, or postmenopausal estrogen treatments
Take antihistamines or specific medications
Have undergone corneal surgery or radiation exposure (including chemotherapy)

Dry Eye Symptoms

Dry eyes might feel like:

Burning sensation in your eyes
Something is stuck in your eye
Itchy or watery eyes
Tired eyes, even after sleep or rest

You may also notice excessive redness in or around your eye area.

Approaches to Dry Eyes

i-Care Optometry may suggest the following therapies for dry eyes:

Artificial tears: Lubricating eye drops that can reduce several dry eye symptoms.
Steroids: Anti-inflammatory medications that have been shown to reduce even severe dry eye symptoms.
Punctal plugs: Insertable plugs that block your tear ducts to make your tears drain slower and can compliment the use of topical dry eye therapies.
Heat masks: Wearable accessories that reduce inflammation from dry eyes with gentle pressure and heat.
Scleral lenses: Specialty lenses that leave a gap over the cornea for fluid to fill and may be more comfortable than other contact lenses for people with dry eyes.
Eyelid-cleansing wipes: Disposable cloths saturated in a solution designed to promote and support the effectiveness of other dry eye therapies.

Do Away with Dry Eyes

Our eye doctors are ready to help you say goodbye to your dry eye symptoms. Schedule an appointment and get started as soon as possible when you contact our practice.

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