Dry Eye
Dry eye is a common condition that occurs when the eyes are insufficiently moisturized, leading to itching, redness and pain from dry spots on the surface of the eye. The eyes may become dry and irritated because the lacrimal glands don’t produce enough tears, or because of an imbalance in the tear chemistry.Explore the best contacts for dry eyes, providing comfort and clarity for a refreshing experience.
MAINTAINING THE BEST EYE CARE HEALTH IS DR. VAN NORMAN’S AND DR. BOREL’S NUMBER ONE PRIORITY WITH ALL OF THEIR PATIENTS. COLLECTIVELY, THEY HAVE OVER 27 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE.
If you suffer from dry or uncomfortable eyes
there are steps you can take to get relief.
Keep Your Oil Glands Functioning Properly.
Home use of the Bruder Moist Heat Eye Compress is one of the best ways to keep your glands healthy, allowing the natural oils to flow back onto the eye to relieving discomfort.
Soothing Relief for Sinus Pressure, Allergies, and Headaches
The specially contoured Bruder Sinus Compress is ideal for relieving sinus pressure, tension headaches, migraines, TMJ, fatigue and stress. For moist-heat therapy, just microwave for one to two minutes, and enjoy deeply penetrating moist heat therapy for up to 30 minutes. The patent-pending MediBeads sewn into the wrap absorb moisture from the air to create moist heat, so no water or mess is involved.
HEALTHY EYES START WITH GOOD LID HYGIENE
Easy-To-Use Pre-moistened Lid Therapy Wipes Provide Relief for Dry, Irritated Eyes
- Leave-on formula wipes are gentle enough for daily use. No need to rinse, just wipe and go.
- The gentle hypoallergenic formula wipes help remove the excessive oil and debris from your eyes that can contribute to eye irritation.
- An ideal way to improve your ocular surface health and to relieve symptoms associated with dry eye, blepharitis and other lid irritations. They can also be used to prepare your eyes for ocular surgery.
Patients with this condition often experience irritating symptoms and which may result in more serious damage to the vision if the condition is left untreated.
It is important for patients with this condition to take special care of their eyes in order to alleviate symptoms and prevent complications. Dr. Van Norman can diagnose dry eye after a thorough evaluation of your eyes and tear production with a Schirmer tear test.
COMMON Symptoms of Dry Eye
People with dry eye may also feel as if their eyelids are heavy and may experience blurred vision. Patients with dry eye may experience certain symptoms from this condition, usually affecting both eyes, which may also include:
- Eye fatigue
- Sensitivity to light
- Difficulty wearing contact lenses
- Excessive tearing
- Blurry vision
- Irritation from smoke or wind
Fortunately, many treatment options are available to help relieve the symptoms of dry eyes, restoring health back to the eyes ensuring clear vision and long-term health. If left untreated, dry eye could lead to the following complications:
- Pain
- Ulcers or scars on the cornea
- Loss of vision
Treatment for dry eye depends on the cause and severity of the condition, as well as the patient’s overall health and personal preference.
Non-surgical treatments are often effective, and may include the following:
- Blinking on purpose
- Increasing humidity levels at home or work
- Use artificial tears or a moisturizing ointment
- Stop smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke
- Avoiding air conditioning or windy conditions outdoors
- Stop the use of allergy and cold medicines
- Adding omega-3 fatty acids to the diet as food or supplements
