Relieve Dry Eyes

Dry eyes (dry eye syndrome) can be the result of a number of factors. When your tear ducts don’t produce enough tears or the tear components are off-balance, your tear film may evaporate too quickly.

Women are more prone to dry eye syndrome than men, and the likelihood of dry eye increases as you get older. For some people, dry eye comes with other medical conditions or from taking certain medications. Other causes of dry eye syndrome include:

• Living in a windy, dry climate
• Staring at a computer screen without blinking enough
• Wearing contact lenses
• Menopause
• Diabetes
• Eye inflammation

Refractive surgeries, such as LASIK and PRK, may also lead to a decrease in tear production and contribute to chronic dry eye.

Symptoms of dry eye syndrome typically include any of the following:

• A burning sensation in your eyes
• A heavy feeling in your eyes
• Red eyes
• Sore, aching eyes
• Fatigued eyes
• Itchy, irritated feeling in your eyes
• Sensitivity to light
• Blurred vision
• Difficulty wearing contacts
• Feeling that you have grit in your eye

If left untreated, chronic dry eye can lead to permanent damage on the surface of your eyes. Dr. Ghobrial expertly diagnoses the underlying causes of your dry eye so you can get prompt relief and the treatment you need to prevent a more serious complication.