Do you often find your eyes feeling dry, irritated, or excessively watery? If so, you may be dealing with a condition called dry eye syndrome. This common but often misunderstood issue can cause discomfort and affect your quality of life. ProCare Vision Center provides advanced dry eye treatments that relieve symptoms and address the underlying causes, helping you see clearly and comfortably.
Find Relief from Dry Eye in Granville
A Closer Look at What is Dry Eye
Dry eye is where your eyes either do not produce enough tears or produce tears of poor quality, leading to discomfort, inflammation, and even potential damage to the surface of the eyes. Tears are crucial for maintaining eye health; they keep the eyes lubricated, provide essential nutrients, and help protect against infection. When the tears are insufficient or unstable, it can result in various uncomfortable symptoms.
Do You Have Any of These Symptoms?
Dry eye can manifest in various ways, and you might not even realize your symptoms are related to this condition. If you answer yes to any of the following, you could be dealing with dry eye:
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Do your eyes often feel dry, gritty, or irritated?
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Are your eyes frequently red or tired?
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Do you experience blurred vision that improves with blinking?
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Are you unusually sensitive to light?
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Do you notice excessive tearing or watering of your eyes?
What Causes Dry Eye?
There are many factors that can contribute to dry eye, including:
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Aging
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Environmental factors like wind, smoke, dry climates, and screen use
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Certain medications, like antihistamines, antidepressants, and blood pressure drugs
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Health Conditions such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and thyroid disorders
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Hormonal changes, especially in women during menopause
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Skin conditions like rosacea can lead to inflammation
Understanding the root cause of your dry eye is essential for effective treatment.
ProCare Vision Center’s Advanced Dry Eye Diagnosis
Our dry eye services start with a precise and thorough diagnosis. We use state-of-the-art tools like the Oculus® Keratograph 5M to analyze your tear film. This allows us to accurately assess your tear production, evaluate the quality of your tears, and determine the health of your ocular surface. With this information, we can create a tailored treatment plan that directly targets the cause of your dry eye.
Dry Eye Treatments in Granville
Once we determine the underlying causes of your dry eye, we can develop a treatment plan customized to your needs. We offer several effective options:
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Lumenis Optilight IPL: Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy is used to reduce inflammation and stimulate the glands that produce the oils needed to stabilize your tears. This treatment is particularly effective for patients with meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD).
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Aesthetics for Rosacea: If your dry eye is associated with rosacea, we provide aesthetic treatments that help address the underlying inflammation contributing to your symptoms.
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Lipiflow: Lipiflow is an in-office procedure that applies gentle heat and pressure to the eyelids, effectively clearing blockages in the meibomian glands to restore normal oil production and improve tear quality.
- BlephEx: BlephEx is a specialized treatment for removing debris and bacteria from the eyelid margins, reducing inflammation and promoting healthier tear production.
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Amniotic Membranes: For more severe cases of dry eye, we use amniotic membranes to promote healing of the ocular surface. These biological tissues help reduce inflammation and encourage tissue regeneration.
Need Dry Eye Relief? Contact Us!
If your eyes are constantly dry and irritated, don't wait to seek treatment. ProCare Vision Center is committed to helping you find relief from dry eye symptoms through personalized care and advanced treatment options. Schedule a dry eye consultation with us and take the first step toward comfortable, healthy eyes.
