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See the future clearly, todayIf you suffer from dry eyes caused by long hours at the computer or air conditioned environments, consult the doctors at Soteria Eye Clinic. The medical team offers testing of the quantity and quality of your natural tears and offer several effective treatments to provide relief from this common, but debilitating condition. To make an appointment call the office or use the online booking platform.
Healthy tear production maintains the front surface of the eye and helps preserve clear vision. When you blink, your tears spread across the eye surface and play essential roles in:
You may be diagnosed with dry eyes if you feel chronic itching or burning in your eyes. Other symptoms include:
As you age, you’re more susceptible to developing dry eyes. The more screen work you do, such as in front of a computer or smartphone, the more likely you are to develop dry eyes, too. Air-conditioned environments, a diet high in caffeine or alcohol, and certain prescription medications also trigger dry eyes. Long-term contact lens use and changes in hormones, particularly in women during pregnancy or with the use of birth control, can be other culprits.
At Soteria Eye Clinic, the doctors test the quality and quantity of your natural tears. They review your medical history to determine if environmental problems, medications, or general health may be contributing to your dry eyes. You’ll undergo an external examination of the eye, including the lid structure and blink patterns. The doctors then evaluate the eyelids and cornea.