How would we describe dry eye syndrome in a word? Uncomfortable. Dry eye is pervasive; roughly 16.4 million Americans have been diagnosed with dry eye. But just because it’s common doesn’t mean it’s normal.
Fortunately, you don’t have to live with dry eye symptoms forever. There are therapies available to treat the symptoms of dry eye. Let your eye care team at StylEyes treat your dry eye for more comfortable vision.
The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends regular eye exams to track children’s visual development. Infants’ eyes will generally be checked at birth. Following that, guidelines recommend eye exams:
Keeping tabs on your child’s vision can set them up to see more clearly, and catch the onset of certain eye diseases.
Dry eye is an irritating sensation where the tears can’t properly lubricate the eyes. This can result from either poor quality tears or not enough tears.
The tear film on your eyes is made up of 3 layers:
When the tear film is disrupted, it can leave the eyes feeling burning, irritated, and scratchy. Dry eye can cause complications like eye infections and damage to the surface of the eye. On top of that, constant eye irritation can decrease your quality of life.
The range of dry eye symptoms is wide and includes:
Dry eye can be caused or exacerbated by:
StylEyes is proud to offer BlephEx, a dry eye therapy that helps keep your eyelids clean and functioning properly. Eyelid inflammation can block oil production and flow, exacerbating dry eye symptoms.
BlephEx gently exfoliates the eyelids in as little as 6–8 minutes, removing excess bacteria, biofilm, and bacterial toxins. Relief from dry eye symptoms is reported by most BlephEx users.
Other dry eye treatments include eye drops, tear duct plugs, warm compresses, light therapy, and specially designed contact lenses. Share your dry eye concerns with your optometrist, and we’ll help you build a treatment plan.
OptiLight IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) Therapy is a cutting-edge treatment designed to address various symptoms of dry eye syndrome. By utilizing pulses of light, OptiLight targets inflammation and dysfunction in the meibomian glands, promoting healthier tear production and relieving discomfort. This non-invasive procedure offers lasting relief for dry eye sufferers, helping them regain clarity and comfort in their vision. Call us today to schedule a consultation and discover how OptiLight IPL Therapy can transform your eye health.
Meibiflow is an innovative therapy specifically designed to address Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD), a common underlying cause of dry eye. This advanced treatment utilizes gentle thermal pulsation technology to unclog blocked meibomian glands and restore their natural function. By improving the quality of the tear film, Meibiflow alleviates dry eye symptoms such as burning, irritation, and redness, providing long-lasting relief for patients. Take the first step towards revitalizing your eye health and schedule a consultation with our experienced team at StylEyes today.
A well-lubricated eye is a happy eye. Don’t suffer under the constant irritation of dry eye symptoms. Book an appointment to see what relief your StylEyes optometrist can offer you.