Learn about our Dry Eye Services:
Diagnosing and Treating MGD & Evaporative Dry Eye
Lipiflow Treatment
About Dry Eye
Dry Eye Disease is a condition when a reduction in the quality and/or quantity of tears leads to chronic irritation and inflammation of the eyes. Our tear film is made up of three layers: a Lipid (oil) layer which lubricates and prevents evaporation of the tears; an Aqueous (water) layer, which nourishes and protects the eye surface; and a Mucin layer, which adheres to the eye. When one of these layers is dysfunctional, dry eye disease can occur.
What are the symptoms of Dry Eye disease?
Risk factors for developing Dry Eye disease:
- Age
- High Risk Medication: Isoretinoin (Accutane), Estrogen replacement therapy
- Glaucoma
- Contact lens wear
- Excess computer use
- High Cholesterol / High Triglycerides
- Diabetes
- Thyroid Disease
- Autoimmune Disease: rosacea, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and Sjögren's syndrome