If your eyes are constantly itchy or dry, you may have dry eye syndrome, which affects almost 10 million Americans. Dry eye syndrome is caused by a lack of, or poor quality of, tears. Tears lubricate the outer layer of the eye, called the cornea. If the tears are not composed of a proper balance of mucous, water, and oil, the eye becomes irritated.

Symptoms:

punctal plugDry eye syndrome leads to a number of symptoms, including itching, irritation, burning, excessive tearing, redness, blurred vision that improves with blinking, and discomfort after long periods of watching television, using a computer, or reading.

There are many factors that can contribute to dry eye syndrome. These include dry, hot, or windy climates, high altitudes, air-conditioned rooms, and cigarette smoke. Contact lens wearers, people with drier skin, and the elderly are more likely to develop dry eye syndrome. You may also be more at risk if you take certain medications, have a thyroid condition, a vitamin-A deficiency, Parkinson's or Sjorgen's disease, or if you are a woman going through menopause.

Treatments:

Prescription eye drops such as Restasis help your eyes to create tear production. Artificial tears help dry eye feel better by retaining mositure (do not confuse them with drops that reduce redness). Vitamins can also be purchased that help address the root cause of dry eye (click here to learn more about BioTears). Punctul plug insertion also keeps moisture on the eye by keeping tears from draining too quickly. Call our office to learn more about punctal plugs. (Most Medical insurance plans cover this procedure).

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