Dry eye disease occurs when your eyes either do not produce enough tears or produce tears of poor quality. Tears provide lubrication, reduce the risk of eye infection, wash away debris from the eye, and keep the surface of the eyes smooth and clear. They are necessary for maintaining eye health and providing clear vision. Consequences of dry eyes range from subtle eye irritation to significant inflammation and even scarring of the front surface of the eye.
Dry eyes are not just uncomfortable; if left untreated, dry eyes may result in corneal damage. If you suffer from dry eyes, River City Eye Care is here to help. Our experienced Edmonton optometrist will work with you to identify the root cause of your dry eyes and craft a tailored treatment plan that goes beyond symptom relief.
Dry eye disease occurs when your eyes either do not produce enough tears or produce tears of poor quality. Tears provide lubrication, reduce the risk of eye infection, wash away debris from the eye, and keep the surface of the eyes smooth and clear. They are necessary for maintaining eye health and providing clear vision. Consequences of dry eyes range from subtle eye irritation to significant inflammation and even scarring of the front surface of the eye.
Dry eyes are not just uncomfortable; if left untreated, dry eyes may result in corneal damage. If you suffer from dry eyes, River City Eye Care is here to help. We will work with you to identify the root cause of your dry eyes and craft a tailored treatment plan that goes beyond symptom relief.
Dry Eye Symptoms may include:
- Irritated or burning eyes
- A gritty or foreign body sensation in the eyes
- Red Eyes
- Tired Eyes
- Blurry Vision
- Light Sensitivity
- Excessive glare, Particularly during nighttime driving
If you suspect that you have dry eyes, contact us and schedule an appointment. We’ll find out the cause of your discomfort and recommend appropriate therapies to help you manage your Symptoms.
Our practice uses the following strategies to help patients reduce the discomfort caused by dry eyes:- Lubricating eye drops: Many symptoms of dry eyes can be reduced or eliminated with artificial tears. Our eye doctors can recommend brand specific products for you after determining the root cause of your dry eyes.
- Medical Therapy: If symptoms or signs are moderate to severe, there are medications that can be prescribed to offer relief from dry eye.
- Eye masks: These simple devices can stimulate meibomian gland function by reducing inflammation with gentle pressure, moisture, and heat. Hot compress masks are one of the most beneficial home treatments for dry eye.
- Eyelid-cleansing wipes: special types of cleansing wipes can support the use of other dry eye therapies. Our practice carries several varieties of cleansing wipes for this purpose.
- In office treatments: When other treatment options are not sufficient, there are high-tech in office treatment options available. Discuss with your optometrist which of these options would be best suited to you