DRY EYE CARE
Dry Eye Treatment &
Management
Comfortable Eyes. Clearer Vision.
Personalized Relief.
Dry eye can cause burning, irritation, excessive watering, fluctuating vision, and the feeling that something is in your eye. At Long Valley Eye Care, we identify what is causing your dry eye symptoms and develop a treatment plan designed specifically for you.
ARE YOU EXPERIENCING DRY EYE?
Dry eye is more than simply not producing enough tears. Your tears may evaporate too quickly,
become unstable, or become inflamed, leaving the surface of your eyes irritated and uncomfortable.
Common Dry Eye Symptoms
✓ Burning, stinging or scratchy eyes
✓ Redness and irritation
✓ A gritty or sandy sensation
✓ Blurry or fluctuating vision
✓ Excessive tearing
You May Also Experience
✓ Sensitivity to light
✓ Eye fatigue
✓ Difficulty wearing contact lenses
✓ Symptoms that worsen with computer or screen use
✓ Difficulty driving at night
UNDERSTANDING DRY EYE
What Causes Dry Eye?
A number of factors can contribute to dry eye. These may include aging, hormonal changes, prolonged screen use, contact lens wear, medications, environmental conditions, and problems with the glands responsible for producing the oily layer of your tears.
For many patients, dry eye results from a combination of factors rather than a single cause.
Finding the underlying cause is an important part of providing effective, long-term relief.
OUR APPROACH
A Personalized Approach to Dry Eye
Every patient’s eyes are different. Our goal is to determine what is contributing to your symptoms and recommend treatment based on your individual needs.
Comprehensive
Evaluation
We evaluate your eyes and tear film to determine what may be contributing to dryness, irritation and changes in your vision.
Customized
Treatment Plans
Your treatment plan is based on your symptoms, eye health, lifestyle and the underlying cause of your dry eye.
In-Office
Treatment
When appropriate, we can recommend in-office treatment options designed to improve tear quality and provide greater relief.
Ongoing
Management
Dry eye can be a chronic condition. We monitor your progress and adjust your treatment plan as your needs change.
Dry Eye Treatment Options
Depending on the cause and severity of your dry eye, your personalized treatment plan may include:
✓ Artificial tears and lubricating eye drops
✓ Prescription eye drops when appropriate
✓ Warm compresses and eyelid hygiene
✓ Lifestyle and environmental changes
✓ Recommendations for computer and screen use
✓ Contact lens adjustments
✓ In-office dry eye therapies
Our goal is not simply to temporarily relieve your symptoms. We want to improve your eye comfort and help manage the underlying factors contributing to your dry eye.
