Dry Eye Syndrome

Dry eye syndrome is a type of eye problem that can be caused in a number of ways. When you have this problem, you need a thorough eye exam with an optometrist to get your condition diagnosed, and then you'll need dry eye treatment to feel better. When you need to see an eye doctor, call Arena Eye Care Optometry in Sacramento, CA, to set up your time with Dr. Krister L. Holmberg or Dr. Shephali Patel.

Causes of Dry Eye

Dry eye can be caused by a wide range of illnesses, lifestyle choices and environmental factors. Many people get it from working all day on a computer. Prolonged screen time makes you not blink often enough, and this makes your eyes get too dry. You can also get it from being out in the wind a lot and having it blow into your eyes. In the winter, the drier air can cause it. If you spend a lot of time in an over-air-conditioned room, or you have a high-powered fan in the room, you may get this condition. There are also medications and health conditions that can cause it. If you have dry eye, check your medications to see if this is a side effect.

Dry Eye Treatment

There are a number of ways to get more moisture into your eye to help it be better lubricated. When you use eye drops, these can help a lot. Over-the-counter eye drops can be used, but the optometrist may give you prescription drops to use. These medicated drops can fight dryness and inflammation at the same time. Good quality Omega-3 supplements can help. Masks can, too. You can also get a humidifier and run it while you're home. You may also need to take a lot of breaks from looking at a computer screen. A newer more effective way to deal with inflammatory dry eye is IPL. An Intense Pulsed Light is shown on the skin around your eyes, which greatly decreases inflammation and helps the oils in your lids work better. Oftentimes, people don’t even need to use drops after a few sessions of IPL. All of these options are available at Arena Eye Care Optometry, and when done in the right combination they can be very effective.

Visit Our Optometry Center

Trust the eye doctors at Arena Eye Care Optometry for dry eye diagnosis and treatment. Call our office in Sacramento, CA, at 916-419-8167 to schedule an appointment. You can also use the online scheduler on our website.