Relief for Dry Eye Symptoms

Dry eyes can be a nuisance. At its worst, dry eye syndrome can hinder your ability to see clearly and live comfortably. Dry eyes, fortunately, don't have to last forever. At Arvada Optometric Center, our optometrist is here to help residents of Arvada, CO, find relief from dry eye symptoms. We'll be here to help you figure out the root cause of your dry eyes, as well as get you the help you need to see better and live comfortably again.

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What Causes Dry Eye Symptoms?

Dry eyes are incredibly common. Something as simple as a gust of wind can cause your eyes to feel instantly dry. However, it's important to treat dry eye symptoms if they turn chronic or if they are impacting your life negatively. This is especially true if you notice the following dry eye symptoms:

  • Redness in the eye
  • Stinging or burning of the eye
  • Itchiness 
  • Blurry vision
  • Sensitivity to light
  • Feeling as if sand is in the eye

Common causes of dry eye include:

  • Seasonal allergies
  • Foreign bodies in the eye
  • Blepharitis
  • Vitamin A deficiency
  • Nerve damage
  • Environmental factors such as smoke or dry conditions
  • Certain medications
  • Computer vision syndrome

How An Eye Doctor Can Help

Our eye doctor will be able to determine the root cause of your dry eye symptoms and prescribe the best eye care possible. They will do this by conducting a thorough examination of your eyes. This can include dilating the eyes to get a closer look inside of its structure. Our optometrist will also ask you certain questions about your dry eyes. Our eye doctor can also measure the quality and amount of tears your eye produces through specialized tests known as the Schirmer test and Osmolarity test.

Using this information, your eye doctor will be able to provide treatment options including:

  • Eye drops
  • Lifestyle change advice, such as reducing screen time or quitting smoking
  • Eye inserts
  • Light therapy
  • Specialty contact lenses
  • Drugs that produce artificial tears

Find The Best Dry Eye Care At Arvada Optometric Center

At Arvada Optometric Center, we have provided residents of Arvada, CO with reliable eye care services for many years. Dry eye is a troublesome but treatable condition, and our optometrist will relieve your symptoms and prevent them from returning. Call us at (303) 424-5282 for more information or to schedule an appointment today.

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