New Year, New You!

The most obvious symptom is dry eyes, other symptoms which may need to be treated include:

• Aching sensations
• Blurred vision
• Burning/stinging
• Contact lens irritation/intolerance
• Excessive tearing/watery eyes
• Eye pain
• Feeling of something in eyes
• Gritty/sandy/scratchy sensation
• Hard to drive at night
• Heavy eyes
• Itching
• Light sensitivity
• Mucus in or around eyes
• Redness of the eyes
• Sore/fatigued eyes
  
  

CAUSES

Most often Dry Eye Syndrome occurs when there is a problem with the fatty oils, water or mucus components of tears. Dry Eye Syndrome can happen to anyone at any age but there are certain factors, which can increase your risk of getting the condition including:

• Aging
• Air conditioning/fans
• Allergies
• Contact lens solution
• Dehydration
• Digital screens
• Dry/hot/windy environments
• Female hormones/menopause/pregnancy
• Frequent airplane flying
• Increased tear evaporation
• Keeping in contacts too long
• Low tear production
• Medical conditions including: autoimmune disease (like arthritis), diabetes, lupus, rosacea, scleroderma, Sjogren’s syndrome, thyroid disorders
• Medication side effects
• Post laser eye surgery
• Smartphone overuse
• Smoking
• Tear gland damage
• Vitamin A/omega-3 fatty acid deficiency
• Other causes
  
  

TREATMENT

Symptoms of Dry Eye Syndrome can vary significantly from person to person and may even be symptoms of other eye problems. The only way to know if you have chronic dry eye, the severity and causes is through an eye exam or if you come to our launch event you will get a free consult at the event to see if our IPL/RF treatment would be helpful for you.

There is no reason to continue suffering from a dry eye condition. We can now treat the underlying causes to make your day to day life a lot more comfortable.

Our New Year Special is in full swing.  If you book a package now you will get a 20% discount!

Call to find out more details or feel like you could benefit before the event, give use a call/text at 512-651-5186 or email us at appointment@westlakehillsvision.com