Dry Eye Treatments to Restore Comfort
Do your eyes often feel gritty, irritated, or excessively watery? Dry eye syndrome can cause significant discomfort, impacting your daily activities. ReFocus Eye Health offers relief and lasting solutions tailored to your unique needs.
Exploring the Condition and Its Types
Dry eye syndrome (DES) is when your eyes do not produce enough tears or when your tears evaporate too quickly. This results in your eyes feeling dry, scratchy, and irritated.
There are several types of dry eye based on the underlying causes and contributing factors. The main types include:
- Aqueous Deficient Dry Eye: This type occurs when you do not produce enough watery tears to keep your eyes adequately lubricated.
- Evaporative Dry Eye: Evaporative dry eye is characterized by excessive tear evaporation caused by issues with the meibomian glands in the eyelids. Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is a common cause of evaporative dry eye.
What Causes Dry Eye?
Dry eye can be caused by various factors, leading to discomfort, redness, and blurred vision.
- Aging
- Environmental factors like wind, smoke, and dry climates
- Prolonged computer or device usage
- Excessive contact lens wear
- Conditions like diabetes and arthritis
- Antihistamines, decongestants, and antidepressants
- Hormonal changes
- Eyelid problems like blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelids) and meibomian gland dysfunction (blockage of the oil glands in the eyelids)
Tailored Treatments for Lasting Relief
Our dry eye specialists in Stamford provide personalized care to alleviate your discomfort. We conduct thorough assessments to determine the underlying cause of your dry eye, ensuring an accurate diagnosis.
From prescription eye drops and lifestyle adjustments to advanced treatments and procedures, we tailor our approach to your specific dry eye type. Our goal is to provide relief and improve the overall health of your eyes.
Schedule a consultation and experience the difference of expert dry eye care in Stamford.