DRY EYE TREATMENT IN Laguna Beach
Experiencing Dry Eyes? Find Relief Here
Do you have teary or watery eyes?
Are you experiencing burning, itchiness, or a sandy feeling around your eyelids?
What Is Dry Eye Syndrome? (DES)
Dry eye is a common condition that occurs when your tears can't provide adequate lubrication for your eyes. This can happen for a variety of reasons, including:
- Not producing enough tears: This can be caused by several factors, such as age, medications, and certain medical conditions.
- Producing poor-quality tears: Problems with the meibomian glands disrupt the production of the oily layer of the tear film.
- Tears evaporate too quickly: Dry air, wind, and some medications can cause this problem.
What Causes Dry Eyes?
- Blocked oil glands (meibomian gland dysfunction) are a primary cause. Other factors include
- Gender
- Age (more common after 50)
- Environmental conditions
- Medications
- Certain health conditions such as Sjorgen’s syndrome
Wondering If You Have Dry Eye Syndrome?
Are you experiencing any of the following symptoms?
- Gritty, itchy, or stinging eyes
- Excessive tearing and discharge
- Eyes that feel tired or dry
- Increased light sensitivity
- Regularly using eye drops
- Discomfort that worsens as the day progresses
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