Dry eye is more than discomfort. It affects how clearly you see and how well your eyes function every day. We go beyond artificial tears to identify what's driving your symptoms and build a treatment plan that works.
Dry eye disease has multiple causes, from inadequate tear production to poor tear quality to meibomian gland dysfunction. We evaluate your specific tear film, identify the underlying cause, and build a treatment plan tailored to you. Not sure if your symptoms are dry eye? Visit our dry eye symptoms guide to learn how to recognize the signs.
Many people live with untreated dry eye, assuming it's just "normal." With the right evaluation, significant relief is often achievable.
Screen-heavy lifestyles
Extended screen time dramatically reduces blink rate and tear film stability. If you work on a computer, phone, or tablet for hours each day, you're at high risk for digital eye strain and dry eye.
Contact lens wearers
Contact lenses can disrupt tear film and reduce oxygen flow to the cornea, worsening dry eye symptoms. We offer specialty lens fittings designed for dry eye to help you stay comfortable in your lenses.
Medication & hormone changes
Antihistamines, antidepressants, blood pressure medications, and hormonal changes (especially in women during menopause) are common contributors to dry eye symptoms.
Your dry eye visit goes beyond a quick check. We take the time to understand your symptoms, your environment, and your daily habits to create a treatment plan that fits your life.
We review your symptoms, screen use, environment, medications, and contact lens habits to identify contributing factors before the exam begins.
We assess tear volume, evaporation rate, and meibomian gland function to determine whether your dry eye is aqueous deficient, evaporative, or a combination of both.
Treatment may include prescription drops, warm compress therapy, omega 3 supplementation, lid hygiene, or procedures at our office, all based on your specific findings.
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Paradoxically, watery eyes are a common dry eye symptom. When the eye surface is irritated by poor quality tears, the eye responds with reflex tearing, a flood of watery tears that doesn't provide lasting relief. This is often a sign of meibomian gland dysfunction or evaporative dry eye.
OTC artificial tears can provide temporary symptom relief but do not address the underlying cause of dry eye. For mild, occasional dryness they may be sufficient. For moderate to chronic dry eye, a full evaluation is important to determine whether a more targeted treatment is needed.
Untreated chronic dry eye can cause corneal surface damage, increased risk of infection, and in severe cases, corneal scarring that affects vision. Managing dry eye proactively protects both your comfort and your lasting eye health.
Not necessarily. Many patients see significant improvement with lifestyle adjustments, warm compresses, omega 3s, and lid hygiene alone. Others benefit from short or extended prescription therapy. Our goal is to use the least invasive, most effective approach for your specific situation.
Yes. Dry eye is one of the most common reasons patients struggle with contact lens comfort. We can fit you in daily disposable lenses designed for dry eye, recommend lubricating drops compatible with contact lens wear, or explore scleral lenses as a highly effective option for severe dry eye patients.
A personalized dry eye evaluation can put you on the path to lasting relief.