Dry Eye Syndrome

Find Lasting Relief for Irritated, Gritty Eyes in Cut Off

If your eyes constantly feel dry, burning, scratchy, or watery, you are likely suffering from Dry Eye Syndrome. This highly common and chronic condition occurs when your eyes either do not produce enough tears, or when the tears you do produce evaporate too quickly to keep your eyes lubricated. 

At Advanced Eye Institute, we don't just recommend basic over-the-counter artificial tears; we perform targeted evaluations at our Cut Off clinic to identify the root cause of your dry eyes and provide personalized, lasting relief. 

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Common Symptoms of Dry Eyes

  • A stinging, burning, or scratchy sensation 
  • A gritty feeling, like sand or dust is stuck in your eyes 
  • Red, irritated eyes 
  • Difficulty wearing contact lenses comfortably 
  • Paradoxical Watery Eyes: It may sound strange, but dryness can cause your eyes to overproduce watery tears as an emergency response to irritation. However, these tears lack the protective oils needed to stay on your eye.

What Causes Dry Eye?

  • Age and Gender: Dry eyes are very common as we age, particularly in women undergoing hormonal changes. 
  • Environmental Factors: Southern humidity is high, but indoor air conditioning, wind, and allergens can speed up tear evaporation. 
  • Digital Screen Use: We blink significantly less when looking at computers and phones, which dries out our eyes. 
  • Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD): This is the leading cause of dry eye. When the tiny oil glands in your eyelids become clogged, your tears lack the crucial oily layer that prevents them from evaporating. 

How We Treat Dry Eyes

Depending on the cause and severity of your dryness, our treatment options include: 

  • Prescription anti-inflammatory eye drops 
  • Punctal plugs (tiny, painless inserts that keep your natural tears on your eyes longer)
  • In-office Meibomian gland clearing therapies 
  • Nutritional recommendations, such as high-quality Omega-3 supplements
  • Specialized dry-eye friendly contact lenses 
  • PEEQ Pro Boxes

You don't have to live with the daily discomfort of dry eyes.

Book a dry eye evaluation with Dr. Darby Chiasson and Dr. Tanner LaFont today. 

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