Dry Eye Syndrome

Are your eyes constantly tearing up?Do you have sensitivity to light?Do your eyes feel gritty? Tired and red?Are your eyes sensitive to air conditioning and wind?
If you're one of the 10 million Americans with dry eye symptoms, you'll be glad to know there are new treatments to relieve your discomfort. Left untreated, dry eyes can damage the delicate tissues of the eye's surface and disrupt the cornea, leading to impaired vision.

What is dry eye?

Many factors cause the inflammation of the eye and the tear-producing glands. Inflammation can decrease the eye's ability to produce normal tears that protect the surface of the eye and keep it moist and lubricated causing blurry vision and excess watering.

Common causes include hormonal changes, autoimmune disease such as arthritis and lupus, medications, and pregnancy. There are also environmental factors that stem from your lifestyle and occupation such as smoke, dust, air conditioning, contacts, and prolonged computer use.