Relief For Your Sore Stinging Eyes

Your dry eyes need hydration, and we can provide treatment right here at Dr. Henslick Vision Center. Certain conditions can amplify irritated eyes, like dry climates, airplanes, and prolonged periods of screen time. Whatever the cause of your discomfort, we’re ready to help!

Relief for your dry eyes is within reach. Your treatment is tailored to your condition, depending on the current circumstances and causes.

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Causes of Dry Eye Disease

If your eyes do not produce and maintain tears adequately, this may cause dry eyes. Certain factors can worsen your tear film dysfunction and cause increased tear evaporation, including:

Changing hormones
Allergies
Certain Medications
Aging
Blepharitis (Inflamed eyelid glands)
Certain autoimmune diseases
Environmental factors
Extended periods of screen time
Prolonged use of contact lenses

Common Symptoms of Dry Eye Disease

The most common symptoms of dry eye disease include:

Difficulty wearing contact lenses
Mucus in or around your eyes
Sensitivity to light
Redness
Stinging or burning sensation
Blurred vision
Eye fatigue

Scleral Contact Lenses

If you’ve ever heard that your eyes are too dry for contact lenses, we have great news!

Scleral contact lenses may be the solution you’re searching for, as the small space between the cornea and the lens’s back surface can act as a fluid reservoir. This fluid reservoir can create comfort for those with frequent dry eyes.

For more information on scleral contact lenses, visit our page on contact lenses.

Help is Waiting

Let us help you find relief for your dry, irritated eyes! We offer various treatment options depending on the cause of your condition, including prescription eye drops, warm compresses, and eyelid cleaners. In more severe cases, your optometrist may recommend blocking your tear ducts, commonly known as punctal plugging.

Let us provide comfort for your weary eyes. Contact us today.

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Come For a Visit

Visit us today in the Plaza de la Paz shopping center. Take the entrance from La Paz Road, and you’ll find us right next to the Arco gas station. There is plenty of parking right out front!