5 Ways To Get Dry Eye Relief

Dry Eye 

Dry eye syndrome is a common condition that occurs when your eyes do not produce enough tears or when the tears evaporate too quickly. Tears play a crucial role in maintaining the health and comfort of the eyes by providing moisture, lubrication, and protection. Dunedin Eye Care in Dunedin, FL, is proud to offer effective solutions for several eye conditions and issues, including dry eye syndrome.

Dry Eye Relief

Dry eye symptoms can be relieved through lifestyle adjustments, over-the-counter treatments, and medical interventions. Five of the most common ways we help patients get relief from dry eye include:

Artificial tears

For mild and infrequent dry eyes, over-the-counter artificial tears or lubricating eye drops may be all you need. These drops immediately add moisture to the eyes to stop unwanted discomfort.

Prescription tears

If artificial tears are insufficient, our eye care professional may prescribe medicated eye drops, such as cyclosporine (Restasis) or lifitegrast (Xiidra), to reduce inflammation and improve tear production.

Blinking exercises

Dry eye and blurry vision are caused by lifestyle factors, like prolonged staring at digital screens. Take breaks during screen time to consciously blink more often. Learn how to blink more efficiently and distribute moisture can help resolve this issue. This exercise helps spread tears across the eye's surface and prevents tear evaporation.

IPL Therapy

This cutting-edge treatment is done at an optometrist's office after a thorough vision exam determining more severe or chronic dry eyes. With an IPL machine, our eye doctor will use light pulses to gently unclog blocked tear ducts and stimulate the glands that produce tears.

Punctal Plugs

Our eye care professional may recommend tiny plugs inserted into your tear ducts to help tears stay on the eye's surface longer. This treatment is offered for more chronic and severe cases of dry eye syndrome.

Find Dry Eye Relief

If you're experiencing persistent or severe dry eye symptoms, it's important to consult our eye care professional. We can assess your condition, determine the underlying cause of your dry eye, and recommend an appropriate treatment plan.

Stop letting dry eyes cause you pain. Contact our friendly team at Dunedin Eye Care in Dunedin, FL, to schedule your vision exam and get on the path to relief.