Dry eye evaluation and relief

It burns, it itches, it feels gritty when you blink. It is one of the most common complaints and one of the most endured without being looked at.

Why it is worth checking

"Dry eye" describes a symptom, not a single cause. Behind it there may be a tear film that evaporates too fast, eyelid glands not producing the oil layer properly, a medication you are taking, or simply long hours on screens. What helps in one case does not help in another, which is why it is worth knowing which is yours before trying things at random.

What to expect

What you feel and when. Whether it is worse on waking, at the end of the day, or with air conditioning.
What may be contributing. Screen hours, contact lenses, medications, the environment where you spend your day.
An evaluation of the eye surface and the tear film.
A check of the eyelids, where the glands sit that produce the layer keeping tears from evaporating.
A specific plan for your case, and when to come back to see if it improved.

One confusing detail

Dry eye sometimes waters. Those are reflex tears, a response to irritation, and they do not solve the problem. Watering does not rule out dry eye; often it confirms it.

When to get it checked

The discomfort lasts weeks or keeps coming back.
Your eyes are routinely red.
Vision blurs intermittently and clears when you blink.
You wear contacts and no longer tolerate them the way you used to.
Your eyes burn on waking.

In the meantime

Blink on purpose while working, take breaks from the screen, keep the air less dry where you spend most hours, and give your contact lenses a rest. For mild discomfort, that already makes a difference.

Request your appointment online and we will call you to arrange the day and time.