Dry Eye Diagnosis and Treatment at Butler Eye Care

If you are looking for a trustworthy and reliable eye clinic for a complete range of optometry services, you can trust us at Butler Eye Care to provide your eye care needs, including dry eye treatment. Dry eyes can cause a stinging or burning sensation that can damage the eye if left untreated. To get proper treatment for your dry eyes, you need to see a professional eye doctor. That’s why our Lebanon team is here to help.

What Causes Dry Eyes?

Normal functioning eyes have a thin layer of tear film covering the eyes. These thin layers function as a lubrication for the eyes. Dry eyes are a condition in which the eyes are not able to produce enough tears or the proper quality of tears to provide lubrication to the eyes. With a lack of proper lubrication, the eyes can suffer from issues with vision and irritation to the eyes.   

What Are Symptoms of Dry Eyes?

Symptoms of dry eyes include redness, burning sensations, blurry vision, sensitivity to light, and watery eyes. The vision issues can also lead to eye strain and headaches. You are at an increased risk of suffering from dry eyes if you are older than 65, are taking a certain type of medication, have had eye surgeries in the recent past, or suffer from environmental allergies.  

How Are Dry Eyes Diagnosed and Treated?

We can perform a comprehensive eye examination to determine if you are suffering from dry eyes. We will also check your medical history and see if you are taking any medications that can affect your eyes. Certain anti-allergy medications are known to cause dry eyes. We provide state-of-the-art technology to check the condition of your eyes. For dry eyes diagnosis, our optometrist may look at your eyes using slit-lamp equipment or other tools at our disposal.

Our eye doctor can recommend certain eye drops for dry eye treatment, such as artificial tears that can act as lubricants for your eyes.  We recommend you only use eye drops that our eye doctor has prescribed, since certain over-the-counter eye drops can worsen dry eye symptoms. We can also recommend lifestyle changes, such as quitting smoking, drinking more water, or taking Vitamin A and omega-3 supplements.

Visit Us for Dry Eye Treatment from Our Optometry Staff in Lebanon, MO  

To schedule an appointment with our optometrist at Butler Eye Care of Lebanon, you can call us or fill out our online form. We are committed to providing patients the eye care they need for optimal vision. Our team is available to assist you in understanding what to expect from our services and answer any questions you may have. Contact us at Butler Eye Care of Lebanon to find out how we can help.