Lasting Dry Eye Relief in Clearwater, Florida
At Healing Eye Care, we specialize in diagnosing and treating dry eye syndrome, a common condition that can cause significant discomfort and affect your quality of life. Our expert team uses advanced technology and personalized treatment plans to provide relief and improve your eye health.
What Is Dry Eye Syndrome?
Dry eye syndrome is a condition that occurs when your eyes do not produce enough tears or produce poor-quality tears, leading to dryness and irritation. Tears are essential for maintaining the health of the eye's front surface and for providing clear vision. When the balance of tear production and drainage is disrupted, it can result in persistent dryness, discomfort, and vision problems.
What Causes Dry Eye?
Dry eye can be caused by a variety of factors, including aging, certain medications, medical conditions, and environmental factors. Hormonal changes, such as during pregnancy or menopause, can also contribute to decreased tear production. Additionally, long hours spent staring at screens, wearing contact lenses, and exposure to wind or dry climates can exacerbate dry eye symptoms. Understanding the underlying cause of your dry eye is key to finding the most effective treatment.
Common Dry Eye Symptoms
Dry eye symptoms can vary in severity, but they often include:
- Fluctuating vision
- Burning
- Dryness
- Feeling as if something is in your eye
- Irritation
- Itchy eyes
- Pain
- Red eyes
- Stinging
- Watery eyes
Those who suffer from DES often try to alleviate the pain by blinking either less or more often, rubbing their eyes, or using over-the-counter artificial tears.
Why is blinking important? Blinking naturally moisturizes the eyes and gets rid of tiny particles that may enter the eye. Reduced blinking can increase dryness, itching, or redness, making DES symptoms even more acute.
Rubbing your eyes, especially when they’re already irritated, can intensify your symptoms. This is because the added pressure can make the pain worse. Moreover, if your hands aren’t 100% clean, you can unintentionally spread germs or bacteria into your eyes when you rub them. Rubbing the eyes can also cause tiny blood vessels to break, increasing the redness of your eyes.
Dry Eye Treatments in Clearwater
At Healing Eye Care, we offer a range of treatments designed to relieve dry eye symptoms and address the underlying causes. Depending on the severity of your condition, treatments may include prescription eye drops, lifestyle modifications, and advanced in-office procedures. Our goal is to help you find lasting relief and maintain optimal eye health.
Our Dry Eye Technology
We utilize cutting-edge technology to accurately diagnose and treat dry eye syndrome. Our advanced tools allow us to assess tear production, measure tear film osmolarity, and identify inflammation or blockages in the tear glands, ensuring that you receive the most effective and targeted treatment for your condition.
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Insurances We Accept
We accept a wide range of insurance plans to make our dry eye treatments accessible to everyone. Our team is here to help you navigate your coverage and ensure you receive the care you need without financial stress.
- VSP
- United Healthcare
- Spectera
- Davis Vision
- EyeMed
- National Vision Administration (NVA)
- Versant Health
- Superior Health Plan