Dry Eye

Dry Eye

Relief For Dry Eyes

While some form of dry eye is very common among most adults — about 5% of Americans complain of this ailment — that doesn’t mean you need to or should put up with it! Dry eye is characterized by a feeling of debris in your eye, eye fatigue, blurred vision, and sensitivity to light. It happens when your eyes don’t make enough tears or your tears are poorly made.


In severe cases, leaving dry eye untreated can lead to eye infections or scarring of the corneas. So, what can be done? Management options include over-the-counter eye drops, nutritional supplements, oral medications, gland expression, and even permanent or temporary eye duct surgeries. It all depends on your individual needs and how severely your life is being impacted by dry eye.

Say goodbye to itchy, irritated eyes 

Our doctors will be happy to sit down and talk over your options during an appointment at our Plano, TX office. We hope you’ll contact our friendly office staff at your earliest convenience to set up an appointment!

Signs for when it's time to consider dry eye treatment

  • Itchy, stinging eyes - If you are constantly scratching/touching your eyes due to dry eye, you may injure them. Avoid touching your eyes, and consult an optometrist as soon as you can.
  • Regular use of eye drops - Eye drops should be a temporary fix and not a long term solution. If you find yourself using eye drops regularly for eyes, you may end up damaging them.
  • Increased sensitivity to light - Also known as photophobia, this condition can cause headaches and make your eyes more uncomfortable as the day progresses.


If you’re having signs of dry eyes, contact our doctors at our office in Plano, TX for assistance. By visiting an optometrist, you will be able to figure out what options will be best suited for you for treatment. Furthermore, the optometrists will be able to see if there may be any underlying conditions happening with your eyes as well.

How can our optometrists help?

When you visit our optometrists, we will work with you to help correct your dry eye symptoms. First, we will work with you to learn more about your symptoms as well as determine the quantity and quality of your tears. Our team will take a general health profile and get a list of any medication you may be taking, as these may have an impact on your condition. We will perform a thorough evaluation of your eyes as well as the eyelashes, eyelids, and Meibomian gland. 


Once our eye doctors determines the issue, we will design a treatment plan specifically catered to your condition, aimed at improving your dry eye symptoms. This may include using prescription eye drops, using supplements, applying hot compresses, using a humidifier, or improving your diet. If the treatment plan is followed correctly, your dry eye symptoms can be improved. While there is no treatment plan that will magically make your eyes better instantly, the eye doctors at Vision Source Plano are ready to help. If you are looking for an optometrist in the Plano, TX area, look no further. Contact us today for more information or schedule an appointment online!

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