FOCUS ON DRY EYE

One of the most common conditions we treat in our office is dry eye.
• Symptoms include: general eye irritation, grittiness, scratchiness, burning, a feeling that something is in the eye, and excessive watering (as a reflex response to the underlying dryness)
• Causes of dry eye: Improper balance of tear production versus tear drainage and/or a change in the biochemical make-up of the tear film.
        - Environmental influences – pollution, dry heat during the winter, dry air conditioned air in the summer, blowing air in the car or from ceiling fans
        - Systemic medications – antihistamines, decongestants, blood pressure medications, birth control pills…
        - Systemic conditions – arthritis, lupus, diabetes, ulcerative colitis, crohn’s disease…
        - Hormonal changes – peri or post menopausal changes
        - Eye lid inflammation/infection
• Treatments are specifically tailored to managing the underlying cause(s) – Please feel free to call our office to schedule an office visit with one of our doctors and remember to specifically discuss any of your symptoms or concerns. We are here to help. Remember, most health insurance plans will cover your visit when it is related to a health oriented issue such as dry eye.

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