The most common symptom associated with dry eyes is blurry vision, but there are many signs that you might be suffering, such as:
  • Sandy or gritty eyes
  • Watery eyes
  • A scratching, burning, or stinging sensation
  • Light sensitivity
  • Eye fatigue
  • Red eyes
  • A feeling like something is in your eye
  • Your vision feels like there is a film over it
Although there are many causes of dry eyes, the risk factors for it are:
  • Asian race
  • Female
  • Age
  • Connective tissue disease
  • Sjogren’s Syndrome
  • Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
  • Environment
  • Contact lenses
  • Computer use
  • Medications
The treatment for dry eyes varies according to its underlying cause. The first step is to try to isolate behaviors and activities that make it worse. We examine things like your routine and lifestyle to get to the root cause of why you might have dry eyes. Once we identify the root cause, we can tackle it with a viable treatment, which can be anything from prescription eye drops to omega-3 supplements. If you don’t address dry eyes, it can result in permanent damage to the eye.
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