Diagnosis & Treatment
Dry Eye Specialist
St. Louis & St. Charles, MO
Diagnosis and Treatment for Dry Eye
At Overland Optical Family Eye Care in St. Louis and St. Charles, our expert dry eye specialists diagnose dry eye and provide treatment to relieve discomfort. Dry eye occurs when your eyes don’t produce enough tears or when your tears evaporate too quickly. Without proper treatment, dry eye can continue to worsen over time and even affect your vision.
Meibomian gland dysfunction & dry eye
There are many causes of dry eye, but meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is the most common cause. The meibomian glands in your eyelids produce an oil called meibum, which keeps your tears from evaporating too quickly. Dry eye can develop if these glands become blocked or clogged with oil.
Symptoms
eye health management
What are the symptoms of dry eye?
Common dry eye symptoms include:
- Stinging, burning, or itching eyes
- A scratchy or sandy feeling in your eyes
- Increased sensitivity to light
- Eye pain or redness
- Eye fatigue
- Stringy mucus or discharge from your eyes
- Fluctuating vision
- Excessive tearing (a reflex response to the eye’s dryness)
minimize discomfort
Dry eye diagnosis & treatment
If we detect signs of dry eye during an eye exam, we will recommend a treatment plan to fit your specific needs. Warm compresses or eye drops may be recommended to help relieve dry eye symptoms and improve tear production.
Long-lasting relief
Long-lasting relief
minimize discomfort
Dry eye diagnosis & treatment
If we detect signs of dry eye during an eye exam, we will recommend a treatment plan to fit your specific needs. Warm compresses or eye drops may be recommended to help relieve dry eye symptoms and improve tear production.
Schedule an appointment in St. Louis or St. Charles
Don’t let dry eye syndrome affect your quality of life. Contact us today at our St. Louis or St. Charles eye center to schedule an appointment and learn how you can get relief fast.
