Dry Eye

Dry eye is a common condition that occurs when your tears do not produce adequate lubrication for your eyes, whether that means you don’t produce enough tears or if you produce poor-quality tears.

If diagnosed with dry eye, treatment may include taking medication for inflammation, using artificial tears, applying warm compresses, incorporating an eye hygiene routine, or even surgery to insert punctal plugs that keep tears from draining away and helps artificial tears last longer.

Tears are necessary to help lubricate, protect and nourish our eyes. Without a steady flow of tears, you may start to experience symptoms such as watering/tearing, itching, stinging, redness, light sensitivity, eye fatigue, and blurry vision.