This post was most recently updated on January 11th, 2023
The Many Faces of Dry Eye
Do your eyes burn, scratch, or feel gritty? Maybe your vision gets blurry after extended periods on a computer. All of these symptoms are strong indicators that you suffer from Dry Eye Syndrome. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Schaefer for a dry eye examination today.
Facts About Dry Eye
- Over 30 million Americans suffer from symptoms of dry eye. Many suffer silently and don’t tell their eye care practitioners about their symptoms.
- Some forms of dry eye can be managed simply by applying artificial tears and utilizing other palliative measures.
- Not all artificial tears are the same and are designed differently for each type of dry eye. A dry eye examination is an integral part of determining which type of artificial tear will work best for your symptoms.
- There are a number of systemic medications and conditions that can cause or exacerbate the symptoms of dry eye. A thorough case history is in important part of determining any underlying factors of dry eye.
- Alcohol use can exacerbate ocular dryness or cause the manifestation of dry eyes.