Dry Eye Treatment

If your eyes often feel dry, gritty, or irritated, you might be dealing with dry eye. Dry eye is a condition that affects tear production or tear quality and can interfere with your daily life. At Sonie Family Eyecare, Dr. Ayidu-Omo offers expert diagnosis and personalized treatment options to help you find lasting relief and protect your long-term eye health.
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What Is Dry Eye?

Dry eye occurs when your eyes don’t produce enough tears, or the tears evaporate too quickly to keep the eyes properly lubricated. This can result in inflammation, discomfort, and even damage to the eye’s surface if left untreated.

Common Causes of Dry Eye

There are a variety of factors that can contribute to dry eye, and understanding the root cause is essential to developing an effective treatment plan. Some of the most common causes include:

• Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD): When the oil glands in your eyelids become clogged, the tears evaporate too quickly.

• Blepharitis: Chronic eyelid inflammation can disrupt tear production and stability.

• Eye Surgery: Procedures such as LASIK can affect tear production.

• Contact Lens Use: Prolonged use can dry out the eyes or disrupt tear film balance.

• Allergies: Allergic reactions can inflame the eyes and affect tear quality.

• Aging: Tear production tends to decrease as we get older, making dry eye more common with age.

• Hormonal changes: Shifts in hormones, especially during menopause, can impact tear production and composition.

• Medications: Certain medications such as antihistamines, decongestants, antidepressants, and blood pressure drugs can reduce tear production.

• Environmental factors: Wind, dry climates, smoke, and prolonged screen time can all lead to increased tear evaporation.
  
  

Recognizing the Symptoms

Dry eye symptoms can vary in severity, but commonly include:

• A burning or stinging sensation

• Grittiness or the feeling of something in the eye

• Redness or irritation

• Blurred vision, especially after screen use

• Watery eyes

• Eye fatigue
  
  

If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, it’s important to schedule an eye exam to get a proper diagnosis.

Diagnosing Dry Eye

Our dry eye evaluations are designed to identify the underlying cause of your symptoms so we can provide targeted treatment. Dr. Ayidu-Omo performs a detailed examination of the tear film, meibomian glands, and eyelid health. We assess tear volume, stability, and look for signs of inflammation, gland dysfunction, or structural issues that may be contributing to dryness.

Dry Eye Treatment Options

Because dry eye can stem from different causes, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. At Sonie Family Eyecare, we provide a range of treatment options, customized to your condition:

• Eyelid Hygiene: Warm compresses and specialized cleansers to manage blepharitis and MGD

• Artificial Tears: Lubricating eye drops to relieve mild symptoms

• Prescription Eye Drops: Medications that reduce inflammation and improve tear production

• Nutritional Supplements: Omega-3 fatty acids to support healthy tear film

• Punctal Plugs: Tiny devices inserted into the tear ducts to retain moisture on the eye’s surface

• In-Office Therapies: Advanced procedures to unclog meibomian glands and restore natural tear flow
  
  

Comprehensive Dry Eye Care in Mansfield, Texas

Dry eye is a common yet manageable condition that can significantly affect your comfort and vision if left untreated. Dr. Ayidu-Omo is committed to providing thorough and compassionate care for patients struggling with dry eye. From identifying the root cause to implementing a treatment plan that brings real relief, we take a personalized approach to managing this chronic condition.

Schedule your dry eye evaluation at Sonie Family Eyecare today and take the first step toward clearer, more comfortable vision