Comprehensive Dry Eye Treatment and Management in Benton, Little Rock, and Hot Springs, Arkansas
Dry eye is a common eye condition caused by the eyes not producing enough tears or poor quality tears. It can affect people of all ages and common symptoms include blurry vision, dryness, sandiness, redness, and excessive tearing.
At Simmons Eye Care Clinic / Visionsource, we understand the discomfort caused by dry eye, which is why we offer dry eye treatments to alleviate symptoms and improve eye health.
One of the most common treatments for dry eye is artificial tears or lubricating eye drops. They temporarily ease discomfort, but they don’t exactly address the root of the problem, which is why we stress the importance of seeing an eye doctor.
They’ll work with you to determine the underlying cause of your dry eye. They’ll also consider your health history and lifestyle choices to develop a personalized treatment plan that offers long-term relief.
An effective dry eye treatment offered by our eye doctors is prescription eye drops. Our optometrists may recommend a variety of eye drops depending on the severity and cause of your dry eye. These drops lubricate the eyes and reduce inflammation, which reduces dry eye symptoms.
In addition to eye drops, you may be asked to make lifestyle changes to help manage your dry eye symptoms. This includes refraining from smoking and excessive drinking, reducing screen time, using a humidifier in the home or workplace to restore moisture to the air, eyelid massages, and warm compresses.