Dry Eye Treatment
in Blue Island
Dry Eye Diagnosis & Treatment in Blue Island, IL
At Vision Salon Eye Care Associates, our doctors pursue ongoing post-doctoral education in dry eye care to stay current on the latest diagnostic techniques and treatment options. This allows us to offer personalized dry eye treatment in Blue Island tailored to each patient’s unique needs.
Our staff also receives continual training to support advanced diagnostic testing and patient education, working closely with our dry eye doctors to ensure high-quality, coordinated care.
We have also invested in advanced technology and equipment for dry eye diagnosis and treatment, allowing us to not only meet current standards of care but often exceed them for our patients.
What is dry eye?
Dry eye syndrome occurs when there is a decreased production of tears that moisten, protect, and cleanse the eyes. Dry eye syndrome is one of the most common eye problems. Dry eye is more common with age because your eyes naturally produce fewer tears as you get older.
What causes dry eyes?
Dry eye syndrome is more common in certain people and situations. Women are affected more often than men, especially during times of hormonal changes such as menopause, pregnancy, or breastfeeding. Hormonal birth control can also contribute to dry eye symptoms.
Many medications may trigger or worsen dry eye, including:
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Antidepressants
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Antihistamines and decongestants
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Anti-anxiety medications
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Diuretics and some blood pressure medications
Dry eye symptoms
Dry eye syndrome can cause¹:
- A stinging or burning sensation
- Eye redness
- A feeling of something gritty, like sand, in the eyes
- Sensitivity to light
- Difficulty wearing contact lenses
- Trouble driving at night
- Excessive tearing
- Blurred vision or eye fatigue
Can dry eye cause blurry vision?
Yes, inadequate moisture on the surface of the eye can cause patchy dry spots, leading to intermittent or frequent blurry vision. A healthy tear film on the surface of the eye helps keep vision clear.
Can dry eye cause headaches?
Intermittent blurry vision can cause eye strain and contribute to stress headaches.
What does dry eye look like?
Dry eye can vary greatly in appearance, from the eye looking perfectly normal to chronic redness. The appearance will vary with the severity.
Can dry eye cause double vision?
Dryness on the surface of the eyes can distort how light is focused on the eyes. This can cause objects to appear with glare or a ghosting effect, which may mimic double vision.
Can dry eye be cured?
Dry eye is most commonly a chronic condition with a number of underlying causes. While it can often be effectively managed, it may not be curable, depending on the root cause.
Can dry eye cause light sensitivity?
Damage to the eye’s surface caused by dry eye can create a feeling like there is something stuck in the eye. This sensation is similar to the feeling of having a scratch on the eye and often leads to light sensitivity. So, the short answer is yes, dry eye can cause light sensitivity.
Can dry eye affect your vision?
Yes, by creating an irregular surface to the eye with dry patches, dry eyes can cause blurry vision.
Can dry eye affect only one eye?
It is possible, but in most cases, dry eyes affect both eyes.
Why does dry eye occur after LASIK?
The LASIK procedure affects some of the delicate nerves surrounding the surface of the eye that signal the amount of moisture the eye needs to produce. This feedback loop can be affected by LASIK, leading to dry eyes.
Can dry eye cause blindness?
Blindness caused by mild to moderate dry eye is extremely rare. However, moderate to severe dry eye can cause clouding and scarring of the front surface of the eye, leading to significant vision impairment.
Can dry eye cause floaters?
Dry eye is a condition affecting the surface of the eyes. Floaters are loose threads and particles of proteins floating inside the eye. Therefore, dry eyes do not cause floaters.
Can dry eye cause eye pain?
Yes, more severe dry eye can be uncomfortable and even painful because of severe drying of the surface of the eye tissues. This is why it’s important to manage mild to moderate dry eye early on.
Can dry eye cause eye twitching?
Twitching of the eyelids is most commonly related to stress. Dry eye can increase stress and indirectly contribute to eye twitching.
Can dry eye cause dizziness?
While blurred vision caused by dry eye can contribute to dizziness, in general, the answer is no.
Can dry eye cause redness?
Yes, the inflammation and irritation to the surface of the eye can lead to redness.
Can dry eye cause styes?
Styes can be a symptom of dry eyes because the tear glands become blocked, leading to inflammation and infection of the tear glands in the eyelids.
Are dry eyes itchy?
Yes, dry eyes can lead to an itchy sensation.
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