Dry Eye Syndrome

Our Market Mall eye doctors use several tests and procedures to determine the cause of your dry eye. Through these tests we are able to provide effective, comprehensive and personalized dry eye care for our patients

What is dry eye?

Dry eye is a common syndrome caused by a lack of moisture on the surface of the eye. Dry eyes are extremely common, and if left untreated, can cause constant eye irritation, eye infections, or vision loss. 

What are the symptoms of dry eye?

Symptoms of dry eye include, but are not limited to: 

• Itchy eyes
• Sore eyes
• Tearing
• Redness
• Burning sensation
• Eye fatigue
• Gritty feeling
• Contact lens discomfort

How is dry eye diagnosed?

Our Market Mall eye doctors use several tests and procedures to determine the cause of your dry eye which helps us provide the most effective solutions. These procedures include a comprehensive eye exam, measuring your tear production, and using eyedrops with special dyes to determine how long it takes for your tears to evaporate. 

How is dry eye treated?

We provide comprehensive and personalized dry eye care for our patients. Treatments can include artificial tears, prescription eye-drops, steroid eye-drops, punctual plugs, and warm compresses.

If you have prolonged symptoms of dry eyes, including tired or painful eyes, contact our office or call us at 403-286-4884. We can take steps to determine what’s affecting your vision and provide effective treatment options specific to your needs.