How Ophthalmologists Treat Dry Eye Syndrome in Paradise?

If you have a serious dry eye problem, it is time to find eye doctors that can look into why you are experiencing discomfort and can provide you with some consistent dry eye relief. Fortunately, there is a lot that can be done for dry eyes when you visit your ophthalmologists in Chico and Paradise CA at Reeve Woods Eye Center.
 

Dry Eye Treatments in Chico or Paradise

Before beginning dry eye treatments in Chico or Paradise, we at Reeve Woods Eye Center will look for the causes of dry eye in your specific case, and whether your condition is due to an inability to make tears, or if there is a problem with the quality of tears your eyes are making. To begin with, we may suggest several small lifestyle adjustments that can help keep your eyes from drying out too quickly so that your treatment can be as effective as possible.
 

Some things that can provide some dry eye relief include

• Blinking more often, especially when using a computer or electronic devise

• Make a point to look away from your computer every 20 minutes

• Wear sunglasses that wrap around to shield your eyes from the wind

• Be thorough when removing eye makeup in order to prevent clogging of the meibomian gland

• Clean eyelids each night to remove bacteria with mild dilute soap or eye wipes
   

What Your Ophthalmologists in Chico and Paradise Can Do To Help

If making these adjustments is not enough, our ophthalmologists in Chico and Paradise CA will look at what else can be done. One thing we may examine is the medications you are taking. Some of these can make you more likely to experience dry eye and can include anything from antidepressants or birth control pills, to over the counter antihistamines or some blood pressure medication.

In some cases we are able to talk to your physician about making adjustments in your prescriptions that would reduce your symptoms. However, you should never make adjustments to prescriptions without consulting your doctor. As ophthalmologists in Chico and Paradise, we are also medical doctors, and if necessary we can also prescribe specific medications to help bring you dry eye relief.
 

Look for Specific Problems with Your Eyelids

If there is a problem with your eyelids for hygienic or other reasons, including blepharis or meibomian gland dysfunction it may be necessary to treat these conditions with antibiotics and/or steroids in order to treat your dry eye.
 

Adjusting Contact Lens Wear

Although many enjoy the freedom that comes with wearing contacts, not everyone's eyes can take it because wearing them can lead to dry eye symptoms. Some will need to discontinue wearing contact lenses altogether, while others may be able to wear daily disposable lenses part-time.
 

Get Dry Eye Syndrome Treatment with a Paradise Ophthalmologist

Just because dry eye syndrome is common, it doesn't mean it is something you should simply tolerate. To learn more about what dry eye treatments in Chico or Paradise are right for you, contact us at 530-899-2244 in Chico or 530-877-6583 in our Paradise office to schedule an appointment.