Dry Eyes

Dealing with eye dryness? Dry eyes are not easy to deal with, even though this optometric problem is one of the biggest reasons for a visit to an eye doctor. Thankfully, dry eye treatment in is perfectly accessible and highly effective for most patients. We will be happy to help you get to the root cause of your dry eyes at Pointe Vision Care.

Dry Eye Symptoms

People describe problems with dry eyes in a lot of different ways. For example, a lot of patients claim it always feels like they have something in their eyes or that their eyes have been exposed to something that makes them burn. Some patients have problems with excessive tearing with dry eyes, which can seem completely counterintuitive but is a very common symptom. Likewise, patients may complain that their eyes always feel fatigued. Other symptoms of dry eyes can include:

Red, bloodshot eyes
Increased sensitivity to sunlight or bright lighting
Blurred or foggy vision
Itching or stinging sensations
Mucus buildup around the eyes, especially in the morning

What causes dry eyes?

Dry eyes can stem from many underlying conditions and risk factors. Sometimes, problems with eye dryness are more related to external factors, such as exposure to environmental contaminants. However, most often symptoms will be related to things like:

The natural aging process
Taking medications that change the quality of tear film
Having a disease like diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis

Dry eyes can also be related to prior refractive error surgery or using contact lenses or certain types of eye drops for a long period.

Dry Eye Treatments

When you visit an eye doctor with complaints about dry eyes, several steps will be taken to make sure you get a proper diagnosis. First, the doctor will do a thorough evaluation of your medical history and status, the medications you take regularly, and your symptoms. From here, you will likely go through an eye exam so the doctor can get a closer look at the structures of the eye. A tear film analysis will also be performed, which exposes what could be lacking in your tears that is generating dry eye problems.

While dry eyes can be frustrating with many underlying causes, this common visual problem is also easily treated by a skilled Grosse Pointe Woods eye doctor. Tired of dealing with dry eyes? Contact our office at Pointe Vision Care to schedule an appointment.