Dry Eye

Dry eye occurs when a person’s natural tear film is not adequate to both lubricate and provide nutrients and oxygen to the eye. Dry eye is one of the most common ocular conditions and affects millions of Americans every year. There are many causes of dry eye and with increased screen time becoming the norm, dry eye is becoming even more common.

Dry eye symptoms include but are not limited to:

You may have one, some, or none of these symptoms if you have dry eye. These symptoms are also not unique to dry eye, so it is important to have a thorough dry eye evaluation if you are experiencing one or more of these symptoms.

Our doctors stay up-to-date on the latest in dry eye diagnosis and treatment. We offer thorough dry eye evaluations and will help to make a treatment plan that makes sense for you and your eyes. Many cases of dry eye can be treated with over-the-counter remedies. Our office also offers advanced treatments including heat-aided meibomian gland expression and a variety of prescription dry eye medications for the toughest dry eye cases.

To be evaluated for dry eye, call our office at 215-483-1636 and schedule your dry eye evaluation with one of our doctors today!