About Dry Eye

What Causes Dry Eyes?

• Allergies

• Autoimmune conditions such as Hyper or Hypothyroidism, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis, Crohn's disease and much more.

• Daily Environment (dusty, windy, hot/dry) such as working in a construction site, kitchen, or hospital etc.

• Decreased hormones associated with aging

• Pregnancy and associated hormonal changes

• Eyelid inflammation (blepharitis and meibomian gland dysfunction)

• Medication/supplement use including, such as OTC cold medicines, anti-histamines, beta-blockers, pain relievers, sleeping pills, diuretics, hormonal replacement, and oral contraceptives

• Sjogren's syndrome (dry mucous membranes throughout body)

• Eye surgery, post refractive surgery (LASIK or PRK)

• Contact lens use and contact lens overwear.

• Neurologic conditions including: stroke, Bell's palsy, Parkinson's, trigeminal nerve dysfunction

• Exposure keratitis, eyelids do not close completely during sleep (lagophthalmos)

• Diabetes

• Infectious Keratitis, including Herpes Simplex and Herpes Zoster Keratitis

• Neurotrophic Keratitis

Dry Eye Symptoms

• Dry Eye Symptoms

• Burning and Stinging

• Blurred Visio

• Ligth Sensitivity

• Watery Eyes

• Redness

• Foreign Body Sensation

• Crusty Lids or Lashes

• Matted or Sticky Lids

• Itchiness

Dry Eye Treatments

Although a complete cure for dry eye remains unavailable, there are several methods to alleviate its symptoms and help manage the condition to prevent it from worsening. The primary objective is to enhance tear production by reducing ocular inflammation improving meibomian gland production (oil glands of the lids).

Currently there many different approaches to dry eye and at Everyone Eyecare, we recognize that dry eye treatment is not one-size-fits-all. We like to take a good, better and best option for patient dependant on which route is best for each patient. Click the link below to learn about the many different options that can help manage your dry eye.