Dry eye syndrome occurs when the eyes are no longer adequately lubricated. This can happen for a number of different reasons. It may be that the glands responsible for producing tear film are no longer working effectively, or that the tear film is draining too quickly. It can even occur when the different substances that make up tear film (oil, water, and protein) aren’t perfectly balanced, meaning that there is too much or too little of a particular element.

If you are suffering from chronic dry eye syndrome, you may experience any or a combination of the following symptoms:
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• Stinging of the eyes
• A burning or scratching sensation within the eyes
• Redness
• Sensitivity to light
• The sensation as if you have something lodged in your eye
• Blurred vision
• Eye fatigue
• Difficulty with wearing contact lenses, such as finding them hard to put in or take out, or finding them uncomfortable to wear
• Difficulty with driving at night
• Stringy mucus in or around the eyes
• Excessive watering of the eyes, which is your body’s automatic response to try and counteract the dryness

The good news is that chronic dry eye can be successfully treated and there are a number of different options available that can do just this. These range from simple treatments such as eye drops to very specific therapies like Lipiflow. We are delighted to be able to offer our patients a number of different treatment options and will make a recommendation for you based on your individual needs.