Dry Eyes?

We take the time to understand your symptoms and lifestyle to create a treatment plan specifically for YOU.

Effects of Dry Eye.

Stinging/Burning

Irritation/Itching

Grittiness

Feeling like you have something in your eyes

Occasional blurry vision

Watery eyes (we know, it's odd!)

Redness

Triggers of Dry Eye.

Reduced blink rate caused by long periods of time in front of a screen

Certain medications, including antihistamines

LASIK or cataract removal surgery

Wearing contact lenses

Living in a dry climate

Aging

Treatment Options

1

STAGE 1

Natural
Treatment Stage

Warm compresses with WET washcloth: hold it against the upper and lower lids two to four times nightly. Once finishes, massage lids towards eye opening.
Omega 3 (fish oil): 500mg pill nightly
If you use a ceiling fan at night, consider using a sleep mask
Artificial tears: use morning and night

2

STAGE 2

Early Intensive
Treatment Stage

Stage 1 treatment and...
Short term use of a surface steroid
Use of Restasis or Xiidra medications
Use of punctal plugs: collagen (short term) or silicon (permanent) plugs

3

STAGE 3

Full Intensive
Treatment Stage

Stage 1 and 2 treatment and...
ILux Meibonian gland expression
IPL thermal gland treatment
Treatment plan: 2 treatments over 2 weeks, then re-treatment at one month, then again at 3 months.

YES, we LOVE what we do!

We know you have many options when it comes to selecting eye care. If getting the best vision result is what you are seeking, then pay us a visit and get the level of service you deserve.