Chronic dry eye symptoms like stinging, burning, grittiness and fluctuating vision need not endure without relief. Our specialty dry eye clinic offers advanced diagnostic testing and tailored treatments to get irritating ocular surface disease (OSD) under control.
What causes dry eyes?
Dry eye occurs when the volume and quality of tears cannot adequately nourish and lubricate the front surface of the eyes. Causes can be complex and multifactorial:
- Disruption in tear production – aqueous deficiency
- Excessive tear evaporation – evaporative dry eye
- Blepharitis (eyelid inflammation)
- Meibomian gland dysfunction
- Environmental conditions – low humidity, wind, air conditioning
- Contact lens wear
- Medications
- Surgeries like LASIK
- Chronic inflammation
- Age-related changes
Unaddressed, the irritated cornea sustains damage over time, causing eye strain, fatigue, difficulty wearing contacts and even vision changes in severe cases.
Our dry eye relief program follows a systematic protocol to pinpoint causes and customize treatment:
Comprehensive dry eye examination – We conduct a battery of assessments to discern type and severity of dysfunction through tests like:
- Tear breakup time – measures tear film stability
- Osmolarity – analyzes tear chemistry
- Meibomian imaging
- Corneal staining – reveals areas of damage
- Schirmer test – quantifies tear production
- Blink rate, completeness – evaluates blink mechanics
Customized Treatment Plan – With diagnostic insights, we develop an individually-tailored dry eye treatment plan that may incorporate:
- Eyelid hygiene – heat, massage for blocked meibomian glands
- Prescription eye drops – hydrating, lubricating agents
- Anti-inflammatory drops to alleviate surface irritation
- Nutritional counseling – omega fatty acids supplementatio
- Environmental/digital device modifications – humidity control, screen breaks
Our goal is to accurately assess your type of aqueous tear deficiency, evaporative loss or tear film instability and select therapies that directly target anomalous mechanisms. Through this stratified approach, we aim to relieve discomfort and minimize long-term ocular surface changes related to chronic dry eye.
If you regularly battle the pain and visual inconsistencies of irritating dry eye, our specialty clinic provides answers and treatment for your struggle with ocular surface disease. Call today to schedule comprehensive dry eye evaluation and mapping of a personalized treatment plan.
Facilities at our dry eye clinic
Complete and thorough evaluation of tear film on slit lamp
Fluorescein staining of the cornea
Complete medical management of Dry eyes
RF (Radiofrequency) and ultrasound for Meibomian gland dysfunction
Bandage contact lens facility
Amniotic membrane grafting
Question Asked by Patient
Dry eyes occur when your eyes don’t produce enough tears or when the tears evaporate too quickly. Tears are essential for keeping your eyes moist and maintaining clear vision.
Dry eyes can be caused by various factors, such as ageing, environmental conditions (wind, smoke, dry air), certain medications, prolonged screen time, and medical conditions like arthritis or hormonal changes.
Symptoms include burning, redness, sensitivity to light, blurred vision, and a feeling of grittiness or dryness in the eyes.
Use artificial tears (eye drops) to lubricate your eyes, take breaks during screen use, use a humidifier to add moisture to the air, and stay hydrated. Consciously increasing the blinking rate of eyes and taking frequent breaks from screen can help in dry eyes. Follow 20-20-20 rule while long screen time. Avoid using mobile at night especially before going to sleep.
Yes, adopting certain habits can help. Stay well-hydrated, eat a balanced diet with omega-3 fatty acids like walnuts or flax seeds, avoid smoking and protect your eyes from wind and dust. Follow the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break, and look at something 20 feet away.
Yes, severe dryness like once associated with systemic condition like Sjogren’s syndrome can lead to corneal haze or opacities that can affect your vision. Severe dryness can also cause photophobia and reflex blepherospasm (spasmodic closure of eyelids) that can affect your vision.
