TREATMENT FOR DRY EYE DISEASE
Treatment options for chronic dry eye disease are greater today than ever before. The best treatment for you will depend upon the cause and severity of your dry eye disease. See the symptoms of dry eye disease.
Your eye doctors at Focal Pointe Eye Care in West Chester, Ohio will be able to review dry eye treatment options that are best suited to your circumstances. Schedule your dry eye exam by calling or texting us at 513-779-3937.
MILD DRY EYE
For patients with mild dry eye, some environmental modifications may bring relief.
According to the American Optometric Association a few steps you can take to reduce the symptoms of dry eyes are:
If you have tried these lifestyle modifications without success or have more severe dry eye symptoms, the following treatments may be right for you.
Over 86% of Dry Eye Disease is caused by MGD or Meibomian Gland Dysfunction. Learn about MGD.
These are eye drops that are available over-the-counter. They can be effective for managing mild cases of dry eye. Choose artificial tears without preservatives as they have fewer additives which have been known to irritate the eyes.
EyePromise® EZ Tears is a nutritional supplement created specifically for occasional dry eye. This vitamin includes natural, ethically sourced ingredients that are as good for the environment as they are your eyes.
There are a variety of eye drops that can provide help for dry eye. Prescription eye drops may also include medications to help treat eye problems like inflammation that can cause eye dryness.
NASAL SPRAY
TearCare is a wearable device that gently warms the meibomian glands allowing your doctor to remove gland blockage. TearCare is unique because it is an open-eye device, which allows for natural blinking during the procedure.
Intense Pulsed Light therapy (IPL)uses light energy to warm the meibomian glands allowing for the removal of blockage from the glands. It is also helpful in treating inflammation around the eye that contributes to dry eye.
Whether you live in West Chester, Liberty, Mason or surrounding Ohio communities, Focal Pointe Eye Care is conveniently located and offers comprehensive dry eye testing and treatment options. Contact us today to schedule a dry eye exam.
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Office Hours:
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Tu: 9:00am-5:00pm
W: 9:00am-5:00pm
Th: 9:00am-5:00pm
F: 9:00am-3:00pm