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Dry Eye in the United States
Some facts
Millions Suffer
More than an Inconvenience
Dry Eye Syndrome (DES) is a common condition affecting the comfort and vision of millions of people across the United States. This condition occurs when your tear film is not able to adequately lubricate your eyes. Symptoms include, but are not limited to:
- Stinging, burning, or scratchiness
- Eye Redness
- Watery Eyes
- Sensitivity to light
- Difficulty wearing contact lenses
There are varying levels of severity. Some people may not need to seek treatment for dry eye syndrome, but for others it is more than a mild inconvenience. It can fundamentally disrupt and derail their daily lives.
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Unfortunately, there is no cure for dry eye, but symptoms can be managed with the proper intervention. At Valley Eye Clinic we are determined to start addressing dry eye symptoms as soon as we discover them. Left alone, symptoms grow worse over time, so it is ideal that they are investigated and treated once discovered.
We provide a variety of treatment options which are tailored to the needs of the patient. There is no one-size-fits-all approach.
Some patients’ symptoms may be severe enough for Valley Eye Clinic’s Advance Treatment Protocol, which utilizes both Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) and Mibo ThermoFlow treatments.
Treatment Options
- Artifical Tears (Preservative Free and Oil-based)
- Ocular Hygiene
- Nutritional Support
- Medications
- Lid Debridement (in office)
- Punctal Plugs
- Amneotic Membranes
- Neurostimulation - Tyrvaya
- MiboFlow
- Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)
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See Dr. Ward at our clinic where he will conduct a thorough evaluation of your dry eyes and help determine the best treatment options for YOU.
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Begin your treatments in whatever form they take and move one step closer to finding dry eye relief in your day-to-day life.