Dry Eye

What is Dry Eye?

Dry eye or dry eye syndrome happens when the surface of your eyes has a tear film imbalance. For most people, this occurs when the tears don’t produce enough tears or because the meibomian glands have become blocked. A healthy tear has three components: water, oil, and mucous.

Meibomian glands are located in the eyelids. They are tiny oil glands that release the oil, which coats the surface of the eye.

If the meibomian glands become blocked, they can’t produce the oil that’s necessary for having a healthy or stable tear film. When this happens, it’s a condition called meibomian gland disorder (MGD).

You may be suffering from dry eyes if you have any of the following symptoms:

• Burning or stinging
• Watery eyes
• Itchy or gritty feeling
• Fluctuating vision
• Discomfort with Contact Lenses

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Dry Eye is caused by decreased moisture on the surface of your eye resulting from either Meibomian Gland Disease or Blepharitis.

You’re at higher risk for dry eye if you do the following:

• Wear contact lenses
• Spend time on computers, tablets, or smartphones
• Have Rosacea

If your eyes are dry, it’s important to understand the root cause of what is making them dry to treat them.

LipiFlow

LipiFlow is an FDA approved device that provides patients with both inner and outer lid therapy. This 12-minute in-office procedure uses thermal heat and massage to your eyelids unblocking meibomian glands with gentle, pulsating pressure.  This massages out any liquified blockages in the glands, allowing your tear film to stabilize and go back to normal.