Dry Eye Treatment

Dry Eye Treatment Dallas, TX

While patients may experience dry eyes or irritation from time to time, they need to seek professional treatment when this occurs on a regular basis. Store-bought eyedrops may not be enough to treat the source or provide substantial relief from symptoms. Dry eye treatment involves professional medical prescriptions to help treat irritated sry eyes that occur regularly.

Dry eye treatment is available at Texas Optical in Dallas, TX and the surrounding areas. Dry eyes can occur when the tear ducts do not produce enough tears to properly hydrate and lubricate the eyes. The longer a patient struggles with dry eyes, the worse the condition will get.

If you want to put an end to your dry eyes and the constant irritation, contact us and schedule an appointment.

Professional dry eye treatment

Dry eyes can also be the result of tear ducts producing low-quality tears. Having dry eyes can lead to a number of issues, including red-colored eyes or a burning sensation. Other health conditions can also dry out the eyes like staring at a screen for hours or being on an airplane for extended lengths of time.

Dry eye treatment aims to make the patient more comfortable by treating the source of the issue. It can include making lifestyle changes and using eye drops to keep the eyes hydrated. Most treatments for dry eyes will help to alleviate the symptoms. The most common symptoms of dry eyes include:

  • Itchy or burning eyes
  • Mucus forming in or around the eyes
  • Increased sensitivity to bright lights
  • Redness of the eyes
  • Feeling like an object is stuck in the eye when there is nothing there
  • Discomfort when wearing contact lenses
  • Watery eyes
  • Eye fatigue
  • Blurred vision

Causes of dry eyes

While there are multiple causes for patients who struggle with frequent dry eyes, a common cause is when the body cannot produce a sufficient amount of tears. In order to keep the surface of a person's eyes clear of debris, the body produces tears that consist of mucus, fatty oils and water.

The tears can also help to protect against germs that cause infection. Dry eyes occur when there are not enough tears or the tears do not have the right consistency. In some cases, a person's tears can evaporate too quickly and also cause dryness. The medical term for a person not producing enough tears is keratoconjunctivitis and can occur from a variety of factors, including:

  • Aging
  • Certain medication like antihistamines
  • Health conditions like lupus
  • Laser eye surgery
  • Damage to the tear gland due to radiation or inflammation

A person's tears can evaporate more quickly in windy and dry environments. Lifestyle choices like smoking or staring at a screen for too long can also cause this problem. Low-quality tears that require dry eye treatment are usually caused by oil glands that produce one of the components of tears becoming clogged due to inflammation.

Popular dry eye treatment options

Dry eyes can be diagnosed with a comprehensive eye examination, measuring the patient's tear production and evaluating the makeup of their tears. Mild to moderate dry eyes can be treated with over-the-counter artificial tears.

Those with severely dry eyes need to have a medical professional address the underlying issue as soon as possible. Texas Optical will work with patients to help find an effective treatment method. The treatment can include:

  • Reducing any inflammation with eye drops
  • Eye inserts that lubricate the eyes
  • Tear stimulating medication
  • Light therapy and eyelid massages
  • Unclogging blocked glands
  • Wearing specialized contacts that trap moisture
  • Closing up tear ducts
The first step is to contact us and schedule an appointment today.

Request an appointment here: https://www.texasoptical.net or call Texas Optical at (214) 771-7333 for an appointment in our Dallas office.

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