Frequently Asked Questions about Dry Eyes
Dry Eye Treatment from The Eye Clinic of Florida
Dry Eye is a very common and frustrating problem. Understanding the disease as a chronic one and getting dry eye treatment early are the .
Using the correct lubricant to keep your eyes from getting dry, as opposed to treating only when they feel dry, is crucial for proper dry eye treatment.
There two main categories of dry eye. For some, the tear production is low. For others, the tear composition is abnormal and the tears evaporate too quickly. It is possible to have a little of both kinds.
For those that fail conservative dry eye treatment measures there are oral agents, tear inserts, mild steroid drops (for a short time), and Restasis (usually just 4 months but some need it longer) and serum drops. There are also punctal plugs which can keep the tears on the eye longer- btu not a good idea if you have blepharitis.
We see many patients with dry eye syndrome. We also see many patients who have been treated elsewhere who want a second opinion or a simpler, less expensive, or less time consuming dry eye treatment.
Contact The Eye Clinic of Florida for Dry Eye Treatment.
(below is an example of dry eye with a clearly abnormal tear film that has been colored for the purposes of taking this picture)
