If you are using artificial tears or rewetting drops
throughout the day but they do not provide lasting relief, its
time to address the real issue - dry eye. Dry eye is a condition
that can begin as merely a nuisance, but can potentially
progress with serious effects, including vision loss. Dr.
Gramanzini can asses the quality of your tears and evaluate the
function of your tear glands, ducts and eyelids to determine the
underlying causes of dry eye and develop a treatment plan
designed to leave your eyes feeling refreshed.
There are a number of treatment options available for dry eye
today including artificial tears, medications and punctual
plugs. Punctal plugs are emerging as a treatment of choice for
many of our patients who have felt that instilling drops in
their eyes everyday has become a nuisance.
Dry Eye Checklist
Symptoms of Dry Eye Syndrome include:
Red Eyes
Burning
Itching
Foreign Body Sensation
Sandy or Gritty Feeling
Light Sensitivity
Watery Eyes
Occasional Tearing
Pain or Soreness in or around
eyes
Tired Eyes
Contact Lens Discomfort
Decreased Contact Lens
Tolerance
Dry Throat or Mouth
Some causes and associated disorders of Dry Eye Syndrome are: