Dry Eye Disease is a chronic condition that occurs when the eyes do not produce enough tears or when the tears evaporate too quickly, leaving the eyes without adequate moisture. This can lead to uncomfortable symptoms such as burning, irritation, redness, a gritty or sandy sensation, fluctuating vision, which may interfere with daily activities.

What Causes Dry Eye?

Dry eye can occur when:

• Your eyes don’t produce enough tears

• Your tears evaporate too quickly

• The oil glands in your eyelids (meibomian glands) aren’t working properly

Common contributors include screen use, aging, contact lenses, hormonal changes, medications, autoimmune conditions, and environmental factors.

Dry eye is very common and can affect both adults and children. The good news? Relief is possible. Our office offers gentle, effective in-office treatments designed to keep your eyes comfortable and healthy.

Personalized Care for You

Every patient’s eyes are different. At Iris Eyecare, we take the time to understand the root cause of your dry eye and determine treatments that fit your needs, comfort level, and lifestyle.

Your plan may include one or more in-office treatments along with simple at-home care methods to keep your eyes feeling their best.

In-office Treatments We Offer

Punctal Plugs

Tiny, comfortable inserts placed in the tear drains of the eyelids. They help your eyes hold on to natural tears longer, keeping them moist and comfortable. Punctal plugs are a great option for patients whose eyes don’t make enough tears.

Benefits:

• Quick and gentle in-office treatment

• No downtime after the visit

• Alleviates dryness symptoms and improves contact lens comfort within hours or days of insertion

• Reduces the need for frequent use of artificial tears

Amniotic Membrane Therapy

For more serious dry eye, amniotic membrane therapy may be an effective necessity. This treatment helps soothe the eye and support healing when the surface of the eye is irritated or damaged.

Benefits:

• Noticeable improvement in symptoms and comfort

• Fast forwards healing and recovery

• Anti-inflammatory effects and promotes tissue regeneration to help restore a healthier ocular surface

• Therapeutic benefits can continue for several months after the membrane has dissolved

Eyelid Exfoliation

A gentle cleaning treatment that exfoliates the eyelids and lashes to remove buildup from the oil glands responsible for causing irritation, itchy eyelids, and styes. This treatment is especially helpful for patients with meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) and can be used as part of a long-term dry eye care plan if needed.

Benefits

• Quick in-office treatment that feels relaxing

• Improves the tear quality so that our natural tears are cleaner and last longer

• Help with eye allergies and preventing future styes

• Begin to feel relief after one session

Ready to Feel More Comfortable?

Dry Eye is often an ongoing condition, but it does not have to be part of your daily life. With the right care, your eyes can feel clearer, calmer, and more comfortable. Schedule a consult and let us help you find relief.