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Dry Eye Disease

DRY EYE

A PAINFUL AND COMMON CONDITION

Dry eye occurs when the lubrication of the surface of the eye is compromised due to decreased quantity or quality of tears. This is because our eyes need tears to stay healthy. If the eyes do not produce enough tears or tears evaporate too quickly, it leads to dry eyes. A dry eye also occurs when your eyes do not produce the right type of tears or tear film.

COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT DRY EYE

Who is at risk for dry eye?

People who suffer from dry eye often include those who:
Wear contact lenses, especially for prolonged periods of time
Are taking medications such as antihistamines or birth control pills
Are over 50, especially women going through menopause
Have specific diseases such as Sjogren’s Syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis and collagen vascular disease
Have eyelids that don’t close properly due to structural abnormalities
Live in dry climates

What Causes Dry Eye Disease?

  • Side effects of medications
  • Specific environments where our eyes are exposed to dust, smoke, or other harmful pollutants.
  • Prolonged use of contact lenses.
  • Digital eye strain
  • Inflammation of eyelid glands & eyelash follicles
  • Diseases: Some diseases like arthritis, diabetes, asthma, Vitamin A deficiency, thyroid disease, and lupus are associated with dry eye. Sjögren’s Syndrome is the name given to the combination of symptoms that includes dry eyes, dry mouth, and arthritis.
  • Advancing age is a risk factor for declines in tear production. Dry eye is more common in people aged 50 years or older.
  • Women are more likely to develop dry eye. Hormonal changes during pregnancy and after menopause have been linked with dry eye.

What Are The Symptoms Of Dry Eye Disease?

  • A burning or stinging feeling in the eyes
  • A scratchy or gritty feeling like something is in your eye,
  • Eyelids feel heavy.
  • Strings of mucus in or around your eyes
  • It is painful to wear contact lenses
  • Visual disturbances
  • The inability to the tear film
  • Inflammation, pain, and redness in the eyes
  • Ocular discomfort
  • Foreign body sensation inside the eyes
  • Light sensitivity (Photophobia)

Can Dry Eye Disease Be Cured?

While there is no permanent cure for dry eye, there are many options for treatment that can keep your symptoms under control.

What are the treatments for dry eye?

Because there are so many different causes of dry eyes, your treatment will depend on your individual symptoms, and the cause of your condition. Most treatments involve either replacing tears or reducing tear drainage. 

Dry eye treatment depends on the symptoms the patient faces. We do several tests to measure tear production, special dyes to check the inner part of the eyes, and a complete checkup of the tear film to diagnose the condition.

TREATMENT FOR DRY EYE

If you are looking for an eye doctor in Oxnard or Reseda, our doctors of ophthalmology at Advanced Eye Specialists provide eye care for the entire family. We treat a wide variety of eye health conditions including dry eye. Call our Reseda office today at (818) 886-6700 or our Oxnard office at (805) 240-1650. You can also reach us through our website by using our online contact form.

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