Dry Eye Specialist
Blue Island, IL
Dry Eye Diagnosis and Treatment in Blue Island, IL
Doctors on our staff have committed to additional hours of post-doctorate continuing education in the area of dry eye care to provide our dry eye patients with the latest in dry eye diagnosis and treatment with the best individualized patient treatment options.
Vision Salon Eye Care Associates in Blue Island, IL has committed additional and continual training to our staff to assist doctors in diagnostic testing and evaluation to help assist patients and advise patients under our doctor’s guidance for optimal eye care.
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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. And it becomes more common as people age because tear production can diminish as part of the aging process.
More women are affected than men. And the syndrome is more likely to flare up at times of hormonal change such as after menopause or during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Birth control pills can trigger dry eye syndrome, and so can many other medications, including antidepressants, antihistamines, decongestants, antianxiety agents, diuretics, or other blood pressure pills. Some medicines that are used in the eye also can cause dry eyes as an allergic reaction.
Several autoimmune disorders also can affect the body’s ability to produce tears, including Sjögren’s syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, and myasthenia gravis, as well as other conditions such as Bell’s palsy and thyroid dysfunction.
What are Dry Eye Symptoms
Dry eye syndrome can cause:
- Burning or itchy eyes
- A feeling of something gritty, like sand, in the eyes
- Sensitivity to light
- Difficulty wearing contact lenses
- Excessive tearing
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?
Surface dryness of the eye can distort how light is focused on the eyes, causing 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 dry eye after LASIK?
The LASIK procedure affects some of the delicate nerves surrounding the surface of the eye that signal the amount of moisture in 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, but moderate to severe dry eye can cause clouding and scaring 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.