DRY EYE THERAPY:

These days, it seems that every second patient suffers from dry eye.  Complaints include scratchy, burning, red, watery, blurry eyes.  Many of these patients are miserable.  There are many treatments available for dry eye, depending on the type of dry eye and its severity.  Dry eye is a chronic condition which means there is no quick fix…management is long-term and often needs to be modified over time as things change.

Artificial tears are designed to supplement the tear film.  Different categories of artificial tears are available for the various types and severities of dry eye.

Home therapy includes prescription eyedrops, hot compresses, lid scrubs, artificial tears.

In-office therapy includes lid debridement and meibomian gland expression.

Consideration also needs to be given to medications, environment, cosmetic and hygiene products ingredients…it is a complex subject.