Dry Eye Syndrome
What is Dry Eye Syndrome?
Dry Eye Syndrome is a chronic eye condition that can cause one or more of the following eye symptoms:
- Burning
- Stinging
- Intermittent blurred vision
- Scratching/feeling like there is something in your eye
What causes Dye Eye?
Dry Eye can be caused by a number of different things, including:
- Prescription and over-the-counter medications
- Eyelid disorders/diseases
- Poor blinking (especially when reading, sewing, or at the computer)
- Chronic health conditions (such as Rheumatoid Arthritis)
- Dry eye syndrome is most common in the peri- and post-menopausal women population.
How can Dry Eye be treated?
There are several approaches to treating Dry Eye that your Optometrist may use:
- Artificial Tears
- Gels/Ointments
- Eyelid Washes
- Warm Compresses
- Punctal Plugs
- Prescription medicines, such as Restasis
Your Optometrist will determine which course(s) of treatment will serve you the best.
