Dry Eye

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:

• At 1 year
• Between 1-3
• Between 3-5
• Once yearly while in school

​​​​​​​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.
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The tear film on your eyes is made up of 3 layers:

• The mucus layer— closest to the eye, helps the tears stay in place
• The watery layer— the middle section, protects the cornea, keeps the eye hydrated, & repels bacteria
• The lipid layer—the oily, outermost layer produced in the meibomian glands, keeps the eye blinking smoothly.

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:

• A stinging, burning, or scratchy feeling
• A sensation of having something in your eyes
• Discomfort while wearing contact lenses
• Light sensitivity
• A mucusy, stringy discharge
• Redness in & around the eyes
• Poor night vision
• Watery eyes
• Blurred vision
• Tired eyes

Dry eye can be caused or exacerbated by:

• Aging
• Environmental irritants (such as smoke, wind, air conditioning, dust, etc.)
• Allergies
• Medications (like antihistamines, birth control, antidepressants, or hormone replacement therapy)
• Medical conditions (including diabetes, thyroid conditions, & rheumatoid arthritis)
• Extended periods of near work (looking at a computer, reading, or any other close-up, focused work that lessens blinking)
• Laser eye surgery

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.