Dry Eye FAQ

If your eyes feel irritated and uncomfortable, you may have dry eye. Dry eye is a common eye condition that can be extremely frustrating to deal with. However, there are many ways that you can treat dry eye to feel better. If you are looking for dry eye treatment in Sacramento, CA, the eye health professionals at Arena Eye Care Optometry are ready to assist you.  

Dry Eye FAQs

What Causes Dry Eye?

Working at a computer for many hours at a time can cause your eyes to become dry. When your job or personal life requires a lot of screen time, your eyes tend to not blink as often as they should to keep them moist. You can also develop dry eye from having too much air-conditioning in the room or having a fan that blows into your face. You can get it from biking and running without eye protection. Certain medications can cause this condition, as can several medical conditions. If you have rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, or lupus, you may also have dry eye. If you take allergy medications or anti-depressants, these can also have this effect.

What Are the Symptoms of Dry Eye?

If your eyes are irritated, feel dry, or have become red, you may have dry eye. The condition can also cause a feeling of your eyes stinging or burning. Your vision might be blurry, and you might even find tears dripping down your face (yes it's true!). It's common for dry eye to make patients feel eye strain, soreness, and fatigue in their eyes. Feeling like there's something lodged in your eye or having a gritty feeling are also common symptoms. If you have these symptoms, you should see the eye doctor for an eye exam. 

Can Dry Eye Be Treated?

There are several ways that an optometrist can treat dry eye. There are prescription eye drops that you can get prescribed by the eye doctor to help with the dryness, irritation, and inflammation retlated to dry eye. Many optometrists also suggest that you use some over-the-counter eye drops for quick relief when you need them. There are many other measures that can help, but it's best to have the approach taylored to your specific circumstances. 

Schedule an Appointment with Our Eye Doctor in Sacramento, CA

At Arena Eye Care Optometry, we have provided residents of Sacramento, CA, with reliable eye care services for many years. Call us today at (916) 419-8167 or visit out website ArenaEyeCare.com for more information on dry eye or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Krister L Holmberg or Dr. Shephali Patel.  

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