Dry Eye Treatment

Dry Eye can have a major impact on your quality of life. You may find your eyes get tired faster or you have difficulty reading. Not to mention the discomfort of a burning sensation or blurry vision. Let’s take a look at dry eye treatments – from simple self-care to innovative prescriptions and therapies – to help you see clearly and comfortably.

What is Dry Eye?

Understanding dry eye will help you determine the best treatment option. Dry eye occurs when a person doesn't have enough quality tears to lubricate and nourish the eye. Tears reduce eye infections, wash away foreign matter, and keep the eye’s surface smooth and clear. People with dry eyes either do not produce enough tears or their tears are of poor quality. It’s a common and often chronic problem, especially in older adults.

Preventive Self-Care

Before we delve into more serious dry eye treatment options, here are a few simple self-care options that can manage minor cases of dry eye.

Blink regularly when reading or staring at a computer screen for a long time.
Make sure there’s adequate humidity in the air at work and at home.
Wear sunglasses outside to reduce sun and wind exposure. Wrap-around glasses are best.
Take supplements with essential fatty acids, as these may decrease dry eye symptoms.
Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water each day to avoid dehydration.
Find out if any of your prescriptions have dry eye as a side effect, and if so, see if you can take an alternative.

Artificial Tears

For mild cases of dry eyes, the best option is over-the-counter eye drops. Here are a few tips for selecting the right one:

Low viscosity – These artificial tears are watery. They often provide quick relief with little or no blurring of your vision, but their effect can be brief, and sometimes you must use these drops frequently to get adequate relief.
High viscosity – These are more gel-like and provide longer-lasting lubrication. However, these drops can cause significant blurring of your vision for several minutes. For this reason, high-viscosity artificial tears are recommended at bedtime.

Prescription Dry Eye Treatments

There are several prescriptions that treat dry eye differently. Your eye doctor can advise the best option for your situation.

Contact Lenses – There are specialty contact lenses that deliver moisture to the surface of the eye. They’re called scleral lenses or bandage lenses.
Antibiotics– If your eyelids are inflamed, this can prevent oil glands from secreting oil into your tears. Your doctor may recommend antibiotics to reduce inflammation.
Tear-stimulating drugs – Available as pills, gel, or eye drops, cholinergic (pilocarpine, cevimeline), these help to increase tear production.

Dry Eye Procedures

Punctal Plugs – Tear ducts can be plugged with tiny silicone plugs to reduce tear loss. By partially or completely closing your tear ducts, you can keep your tears from leaving your eye too quickly.
LipiFlow Thermal Pulsation – This treatment helps to unblock oil glands. Placed over your eye, the device delivers a gentle, warm massage to the lower eyelid for about 15 minutes.
Intense-Pulsed Therapy – This utilizes pulses of light to liquefy and release hardened oils that have clogged glands in the eyelids.

You don’t have to suffer from the symptoms of dry eye. Talk to your optometrist about dry eye treatment options designed to address the underlying cause of your condition.

Premiere Dry Eye Membership

Designed for patients aged 21 and over seeking long-term comfort, predictable care, and superior clinical results.

Achieve lasting relief from chronic dry eye symptoms while saving $600 to $1,200 annually with consistent, doctor-recommended care.

Key Membership Benefits

20% Off All Advanced Dry Eye Procedures: Save instantly on leading-edge treatments including OptiLight Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), TriLift Radio Frequency (regular or extended), Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT), LipiFlow Thermal Pulsation, and ZEST eyelid microexfoliation.
3 Complimentary LLLT Sessions: Includes three free Low-Level Light Therapy sessions ($600 value), covering more than half of your annual membership cost.
Unlimited Discounted Access: Enjoy ongoing access to advanced dry eye procedures at discounted member pricing (as medically appropriate).
10% Off Home-Care Products: Save on daily maintenance products, targeted eyelid cleansers, and specialized eye supplements.
$0 Activation Fee: Pay annually upfront and we will waive the standard $99 activation fee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How much can I save with the Premiere Dry Eye Membership? A: Members save between $600 and $1,200 per year on average. The membership includes $600 in complimentary LLLT sessions, 20% off all clinical dry eye procedures, 10% off home-care products and supplements, and a waived $99 activation fee when paid annually.

Q: Which dry eye treatments are discounted with the membership? A: Members receive 20% off all major in-office treatments, including OptiLight IPL, LipiFlow Thermal Pulsation, TriLift RF, Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT), and ZEST eyelid microexfoliation.

Q: Can I use insurance with the dry eye membership? A: No, membership discounts cannot be combined with insurance, special promotions, or sale items. Discounts apply only while your membership remains active and treatments are provided as medically appropriate.

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