Relieve Yourself of Dry Eyes with Proper Eye Care
Dry eye is a common eye condition when the eyes are unable to produce sufficient tears, which results in itchiness, redness and a constant need to rub the eyes. Thankfully for you, Eye2Eye Vision specializes in dry eye treatment with reputable eye care in Fargo, and the surrounding community. Let us help you learn what you can do to regain comfortable vision, free of dry eye frustration.
Understanding Dry Eye
Dry eye mainly shows itself in such symptoms as itching and a constant need to rub your eyes. While a dry climate and staring at an electronic screen for long periods of time (without taking breaks) are two common reasons for dry eye, there are several others for the condition. Such causes include:
- Not eating a well-balanced diet
- Gland dysfunction
- Certain medications
- Contact lenses
- Age
- Gender
- Diabetes
- Sleep disorders
- Smoking
Besides itching and rubbing, other symptoms of dry eye include:
- Redness of the eyes
- Blurred vision
- Burning sensation in the eyes
- Feeling as if there’s a foreign object in your eyes
Diagnosis & Treatment Options
Before treating dry eye, you first need to know whether you actually have dry eye. The best way to determine what’s truly going on with your eyes is for you to undergo a comprehensive eye exam. Once it’s determined for sure that you do in fact have dry eye, there are a few treatment options that can give you relief. Two of the most common treatment options are using eye drops and either medications or supplements. For minor cases of dry eye, gently massaging the eyelid and pressing a warm compress over the eyes might be enough to stimulate the production of tears. More extreme cases of the condition may require the insertion of a medical device known as a punctal plug.
Learn More Today
If you think you could have dry eye or know you do and desire treatment, call us at (701) 235-EYES (3937). You can also provide fill out an online contact form while you are here on our website.