Let the Dry Eye Guru – help you find relief and bring comfort back to your eyes!
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Tired of teary or watery eyes?
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Dealing with burning, itchiness, or that gritty, sandy feeling around your eyelids?
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👉 You might be experiencing dry eye syndrome
DR. KIM RAHARJA, OD
What Is Dry Eye
Syndrome? (DES)
Dry Eye Syndrome happens when tear production and drainage are out of balance. This can lead to itching, burning, redness, excessive tearing, and even eye pain. Left untreated, it can worsen over time and increase the risk of serious issues like corneal ulcers.
Do any of these symptoms sound familiar?
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Gritty, itchy, or stinging eyes
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Excessive tearing or discharge
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Eyes that feel tired or dry
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Sensitivity to light
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Needing eye drops regularly
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Discomfort worsens throughout the day
What Causes Dry Eyes?
While over 80% of dry eye cases are due to blocked oil glands in the eyelids — a condition called meibomian gland dysfunction or evaporative dry eye — other factors can also cause this syndrome. These include:​
1. Gender
the majority of dry eye sufferers are women. This tends to be caused by hormonal changes, whether through the use of contraceptives, pregnancy or menopause.
2. Age
there’s a higher prevalence of DES in those over 50 years of age
3. Environment
dry wind, dry air and dry climates can evaporate the tears. Home and car heaters, air conditioners, fans and hair dryers also cause tears to evaporate.
4. Medication
these include antidepressants, decongestants and blood pressure medications.
5. Auto-immune
disorders
Sjogren’s disease and arthritis, among others.
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Dry Eye Treatment
Our dry eye treatment is personalized to address each patient's specific needs. We focus on restoring a healthy tear balance to reduce dryness and discomfort. Book a consultation, and our eye doctors will create a custom plan to keep your eyes comfortable all day.