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Dry Eye

Dry Eye Syndrome is a common chronic condition causing irritation, redness, burning, blurred vision, and light sensitivity. It can make contact lens wear uncomfortable and is the leading reason people stop using them.

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Causes of Dry Eye

Dry Eye Syndrome is caused by environmental factors like wind, dry air, and screen time, as well as biological factors such as aging, hormonal changes, and certain health conditions. These factors reduce tear production or increase evaporation, leading to dryness and discomfort.

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Treatment Options

There are several treatment options for dry eye. Your doctor will discuss which ones are right for you. We offer prescription eye drops and several non-prescriptions that are tailored to your tear film needs. Many of these products are available at our office.

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Eye Strain

Eye strain causes symptoms like dryness, redness, blurred vision, and headaches. To reduce discomfort, use preservative-free eye drops, adjust screen settings, minimize glare, and get regular eye checkups to keep prescriptions up to date.

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Symptoms of Eye Strain

Symptoms of eye strain include dryness, redness, watering, blurred vision, and headaches, often caused by prolonged screen use or poor lighting. Discomfort may also be accompanied by difficulty focusing, sensitivity to light, and increased fatigue in the eyes.

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What Causes Dry Eye?

Uncovering the Triggers Behind Irritated, Tired Eyes

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Some common factors of dry eye are:

External factors such as sun, wind, dry air, heaters, air conditioners, fans, high altitudes, and plane travel, all of which accelerate tear evaporation. Prolonged screen time can worsen symptoms. Biologically, tear production decreases with age, dropping to 40% by age 65, and hormonal changes, particularly in women, can affect the tear film. Conditions like diabetes, hypertension, autoimmune diseases, and allergy medications can also lead to dryness and ocular discomfort.

Treatment Options

There are various treatment options, many of these products are available at our office.

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There are several treatment options available to address dry eye, and your doctor will help determine the best choice for you. We offer both prescription and non-prescription eye drops, tailored specifically to your tear film needs. Many of these products are available directly at our office for your convenience.

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Our Recommended Products:

  1. HydroEye

  2. OCuSOFT Lid Scrub Plus 

  3. OCuSOFT Dry Eye Mask

  4. TeaTree Eyelid Facial Cleanser

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Let our team guide you in choosing the right treatment to relieve your dry eye symptoms.

Eye Strain

Tips to Reduce Discomfort and Keep Your Eyes Healthy and Refreshed

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Spending long periods staring at a computer, phone, or tablet screen can cause a strain on your eyes. Using the 20-20-20 rule can help to prevent this problem. The rule states that for every 20 minutes spent looking at a screen, a person should look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds. Following the rule is a great way to remember to take frequent breaks. This should reduce eye strain caused by looking at digital screens for too long.

Symptoms of Eye Strain & Solutions

Identifying Common Signs of Eye Fatigue and Effective Strategies for Relief

Symptoms

  • Eye-Watering

  • Blurred Vision

  • Dry Eyes

  • Headaches

  • Eye Redness

Solutions

Using Eye Drops

A person blinks less than usual when using digital screens, and this can dry out the eyes. Drops or artificial tears can be purchased at most pharmacies and online (put a link to our online store on the word online) Preservative-free eye drops are best.

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Change Computer Settings

 Making text twice as large as usual can reduce eye strain. Reading black text against a white background is easiest on the eyes.

 

Reduce Screen Glare

 Protective anti-glare screens can be applied to computers and eyeglasses, to prevent eye problems. Also, flat screens tend to have less glare than curved ones.

 

Adjust the Screen’s Contrast

Change settings so that the screen is bright enough to read the text without straining. The right contrast may change, depending on the presence of sunlight.

 

Get Regular Eye Checkups

Poor eyesight is a major cause of strain. Regularly attending checkups will ensure that a person has an updated prescription when needed.

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