What's Causing My Dry Eye Symptoms?
The cause of your symptoms may be as unique as you are. Dry eye can manifest in large variety of symptoms, some of the more common symptoms you may be experiencing are watery, red, itchy, or sticky eyes. Some of the causes of your symptoms may include screen time, contact lens wear, aging, the environment, smoking, medication, along with many other factors to consider. Our dry eye clinic will help differentiate and pinpoint what you need to do for your individual case.
COMMON CAUSES OF DRY EYE
Screen Time
Computers, smartphones, tablets, or any other portable digital deviceContact Lens Wear
One of the main factors contributing to contact lens dropout is due to dry eye symptomsAging
Aging leads to many changes, this includes things that can worsen dry eyeMedications and Hormonal Changes
Both can disrupt the quality and the function of the natural tearsIndoor Environment
Air conditioning, airplanes, ceiling fans, and forced air heating systemsOutdoor Environment
Dry, windy, cold conditions and seasonal changesSmoking
Smokers are significantly more likely to suffer from dry eye symptomsSystemic Conditions
Including diabetes, thyroid-associated diseases, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and Sjogren's syndromeDry eye therapy
Dry eye therapy includes far more than simply grabbing the first eye drop you see on the shelf at the drug store. Our doctors implement strategies and treatment plans that are customized to your unique eyes, incorporating nutrition, life style changes, and the latest medications and technologies to ensure success. Therapeutic goals are to control or eliminate the symptoms, maintain and preserve visual acuity, and prevent complications secondary to inflammation and drying out of the ocular surface.
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