If you have dry eye disease, you may experience blurred vision, stinging or burning, a “gritty” sensation, or eye fatigue. These occur when your eyes don’t produce adequate tears, or when tears are of the wrong consistency and evaporate too quickly. Left untreated, dry eye can worsen over time and endanger your vision.
Fortunately, you don’t have to live with the condition. The dry eye experts at Florida Eye Specialists offer the latest and most advanced treatment options to reduce or eliminate your symptoms.
Comprehensive Dry Eye Treatment Options
- Lid hygiene — warm compresses and lid scrubs
- Moisture chamber goggles (and goggles for C-PAP users)
- Artificial tears, gels, or ointments
- Serum eye drops
- Vitamins for dry eyes
- Prescription medications
- Punctal plugs
Advanced Dry Eye Treatments
Eyelid Cleaning Procedures
If you’re experiencing itchy, crusting, red, or puffy eyelids, recurring styes, dryness, discharge, or watery eyes, you may have blepharitis, bacterial overgrowth, or a demodex infection. We offer in-office eyelid-cleaning procedures to improve eyelid hygiene.
BlephEx®
A quick, in-office treatment that deep-cleans the eyelid margins, removing debris and buildup that contribute to irritation. It takes about 8–10 minutes and is not painful (we use topical anesthetic drops for comfort). While not a cure for blepharitis, BlephEx® can significantly reduce symptoms and is typically recommended every 4–6 months for maintenance.
ZEST (Zocular Eyelid System Treatment)
An okra-based cleaning agent with anti-inflammatory properties that can help with demodex. This simple, painless procedure exfoliates the eyelids and opens the meibomian glands, allowing soothing oils to be released to promote healthy tear production.
LipiFlow®
LipiFlow® targets one of the most common causes of dry eye — blocked meibomian glands — using controlled warmth and gentle massage to open the glands. The in-office procedure takes about 12 minutes and is clinically proven to provide lasting results, with many patients noticing improvement after just one treatment.
ProKera®
A treatment for chronic dry eye that heals the surface of the eye (the cornea) and restores it to a healthy state. This in-office procedure uses amniotic tissue to promote healing and reduce inflammation.
Scleral Contact Lenses
Large-diameter, rigid gas-permeable lenses that can improve dryness and comfort. Dr. Riordan and Dr. Guier specialize in fitting these lenses.
Find Lasting Relief From Dry Eye
Effective treatment starts by breaking the cycle of irritation and inflammation and addressing the underlying condition. Your doctor will assess your eyelid margins, meibomian glands, and tear production and quality to formulate a plan best suited for your type of dry eye.
Ready to Find Lasting Relief?
Florida Eye Specialists is proud to offer a full-service Dry Eye Center at our San Marco location. Request an appointment today.