Relief Starts Here
If your eyes often feel dry, gritty, or irritated, you’re not alone. Dry eye syndrome is one of the most common—and frustrating—eye conditions. At [Your Practice Name], we specialize in diagnosing and treating dry eye to restore your comfort, improve your vision, and protect your long-term eye health.
What Is Dry Eye?
Dry eye occurs when your eyes don’t produce enough tears or when the tears evaporate too quickly. Healthy tears keep your eyes moist, nourished, and protected. Without enough quality tears, your eyes can become inflamed and damaged over time.
Dry eye is chronic but manageable, and effective treatment can make a big difference in your daily comfort and quality of life.
Common Symptoms of Dry Eye
You might be experiencing dry eye if you notice:
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Burning, stinging, or gritty sensations
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Redness or irritation
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Blurred or fluctuating vision
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Watery eyes (a reflex to dryness)
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Light sensitivity
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Eye fatigue
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Discomfort with contact lenses
Symptoms can worsen with screen use, air conditioning, or long periods of reading or driving.
What Causes Dry Eye?
Dry eye can result from a variety of factors, including:
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Age (especially over 50)
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Hormonal changes (e.g., menopause)
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Long hours on digital screens
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Contact lens use
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Certain medications (antihistamines, antidepressants, etc.)
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Autoimmune conditions (e.g., Sjögren’s syndrome)
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Environmental factors (wind, dry air)
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LASIK or cataract surgery
Our goal is to identify the underlying cause of your dry eye and create a customized treatment plan.
How We Diagnose Dry Eye
At Today’s Vision River Oaks, we use advanced diagnostic tools to evaluate your tear film and eye surface. Your dry eye evaluation may include:
🔬 Tear Break-Up Time
Measures how quickly tears evaporate from the eye’s surface.
💧 Tear Volume Testing
Assesses how many tears your eyes are producing.
🧪 Osmolarity Testing
Analyzes tear quality and inflammation markers.
📷 Meibography
Imaging of the Meibomian glands (in your eyelids) to check for blockages that affect oil production.
Treatment Options for Dry Eye
We offer a full range of treatment options—from lifestyle adjustments to advanced in-office procedures—to bring you lasting relief:
💧 Artificial Tears & Lubricating Eye Drops
First-line relief for mild cases. We recommend preservative-free options for sensitive eyes.
🔥 Warm Compresses & Eyelid Hygiene
Helps open blocked oil glands and improve tear stability.
💊 Omega-3 Supplements
Support healthy tear production from the inside out.
👁️ Prescription Eye Drops
Medications like Restasis®, Xiidra®, or Tyrvaya® reduce inflammation and increase tear production.
💻 Blinking & Screen Time Counseling
We’ll coach you on digital eye strain and how to support tear health during prolonged screen use.
🧼 BlephEx®
An in-office deep cleaning procedure to remove eyelid debris and bacteria that worsen dry eye.
🌡️ Meibomian Gland Therapy (e.g., LipiFlow® or iLUX®)
Advanced in-office treatments that use gentle heat and massage to clear gland blockages and restore oil flow.
🔒 Punctal Plugs
Tiny plugs inserted into the tear drainage ducts to keep moisture on the eye longer—ideal for moderate to severe cases.
Why Early Treatment Matters
Untreated dry eye can lead to:
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Eye infections
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Corneal damage
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Difficulty wearing contacts
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Decreased quality of life
The sooner we begin treatment, the better we can protect your comfort and vision.
Find Lasting Relief from Dry Eye
You don’t have to live with dry, irritated eyes. At [Your Practice Name], we’re here to help you find real, long-term solutions.