Dry Eye Treatment

Dry Eye can have a major impact on your quality of life. You may find your eyes get tired faster or you have difficulty reading. Not to mention the discomfort of a burning sensation or blurry vision. Let’s take a look at dry eye treatments – from simple self-care to innovative prescriptions and therapies – to help you see clearly and comfortably.

What is Dry Eye?

Understanding dry eye will help you determine the best treatment option. Dry eye occurs when a person doesn't have enough quality tears to lubricate and nourish the eye. Tears reduce eye infections, wash away foreign matter, and keep the eye’s surface smooth and clear. People with dry eyes either do not produce enough tears or their tears are poor quality. It’s a common and often chronic problem, especially in older adults.

In-office Treatment

Intense Pulse Light Therapy – This utilizes pulses of light to liquefy and release hardened oils that have clogged glands in the eyelids.
Low Level Light Therapy - This involves the use of low-intensity red or near-infrared light to support eye health and improve vision-related conditions.
Meibomian Gland Expression - A procedure to manually clear blockages in the meibomian glands to improve the quality of tears and alleviate dry eye symptoms.
Punctal Plugs – Tear ducts can be plugged with tiny silicone plugs to reduce tear loss. By partially or completely closing your tear ducts, it can keep your tears from leaving your eye too quickly.
Amniotic Membranes - Biological tissues used in medicine to promote healing and reduce inflammation, commonly in eye and wound care.

Other Treatments

RegenerEyes - Eye drop containing amniotic fluid, used to treat dry eye and promote healing.
Prescription Eye Drops - There are several prescriptions that treat dry eye differently. We will advise the best option for your situation.